The plot of this thriller titled "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi", relates a tumultuous era in the protagonist's young life. 
As an experienced CIA agent, he is sent on a mission to Moscow; which is in fact a conspiracy to cover up a power struggle at the agency's top. 

Six months after his forced resignation he is persuaded to return to the agency's ranks, by the same prominent agency member that got his coveted promotion, by using the protagonist as a blind tool.

How was Scot Finlay our protagonist tempted to leave a well paid job, and return to serve his Langley devision, and what was the purpose of this bizarre move; you’ll find out if you’ll remember the French saying: “Cherchez la femme.”