The powerful true story of the most controversial figure of the Afghanistan Evacuation. Pen Farthing was branded a villain who put “pets over people”, blamed for deserting Afghans, and accused of risking British soldiers. Nothing could be further from the truth. The government was “Missing in Action” and Pen was caught in the political crossfire. This book is his account of the chaotic 14 days of the evacuation and its aftermath – offering a unique, important insight into the failures of the government, and setting the record straight.