Great Uncle has wealth and power, but he is arrogant and impulsive. He is a street-smart rogue - trust no one, act boldly, punish ruthlessly - who is responsible for an act of unspeakable barbarism. America's response sets events in motion that have unforeseen consequences. But now, for the first time in his life and compounding disaster upon disaster, he falls desperately in love. And deep in Uncle's bunker, the pink princess phone is ringing. This story of cultural regeneration is narrated by an ensemble of flawed, though human characters none of whom has clean hands. Some rise above their limitations but in the end, no one is innocent. Great Uncle's story is told by Companion who saw and heard all things.