The discovery of the bugged hotel room puts Anne's whole campaign in jeopardy. Blackmail, betrayal, last-minute alliances... nothing holds the spin doctors and politicians back in the race for office.

When the French president faces crises in both personal and political arenas, experienced spin doctor Simon Kapita is recalled to the heart of government to help deal with the emerging scandals.

The latest scandal threatens to bring about the collapse of the government when the president faces a vote of no confidence. Kapita has a plan to secure victory, but the pressures take their toll.