The sordid intrigues of the White House, the secrets of President Bush’s policies, sensational facts about the war in Iraq... One of the most high‑profile political scandals in the United States revolves around the family of Ambassador John Wilson and secret agent Valerie Plame. To punish the former diplomat who made classified materials public, the authorities accuse his wife of espionage and threaten to harm the family. But Joe and Valerie cannot be broken; to survive, they prepare to strike back.