Destination Beirut
1974 – A career opportunity for me in Beirut. But as it turned out, Beirut was not in France, but the Middle East. And we arrived just in time for a civil war.
Militia
Dangerous times for Richard and Monique — in more ways than one — as the war approaches.
River
Lawrence and Richard’s dangerous river trip — in Bulgarian tractor tyres.
Skirmishes
Trouble at home. Trouble in the classroom. We meet Dave, who shows Richard how to sort out a fight.
Marriage
The backstory of Richard and Claire’s relationship and their life in London. Their marriage is solid … or is it?
Explosion
Dinner at Lawrence’s is interrupted by news of a serious incident in the Beirut suburbs … and then by an explosion.
Rooster
Our 4 main characters meet. Richard is nonplussed by Monique’s secret — and unique — talent.
Question
Scene-setting. What does ‘nationality’ really mean? Are you born with it, or can it be claimed? Would you fight for your country?