Jonathan Pine finds himself in the middle of the chaos of the Arab Spring in 2011, as he works his way through the rioting crowds to to make his way to Cairo’s luxurious Nefertiti Hotel where he works as the night manager. As he attempts to help some frantic tourists, Pine is approached by Sophie Alekan, the mistress of the hotel’s owner, who shares some files with him evidencing an arms deal taking place between Hamid and a man called Richard Roper.