In "The Clifton Chronicles" book five, Harry is elected as the next president of English PEN and takes on the mission of freeing a fellow author from a Russian Gulag, risking his own life in the process. Emma Clifton faces backlash after an IRA bombing on her ship, with some board members calling for her resignation while others support her. Giles Barrington's political career is once again disrupted by Major Alex Fisher, who stands against him in the general election. Sebastian Clifton proposes to his girlfriend Samantha, but things take a turn when she discovers his secrets. The book concludes with two court trials, one in London and another in Russia, showcasing Jeffrey Archer's signature plot twists.