Having betrayed king, country and class, British spy Hilary is living in exile in the Soviet Union with his long suffering wife, Bron. When his sister and newly-knighted brother-in-law come to visit, they are all forced to re-examine their priorities and allegiances as they face up to their pasts. The Old Country, written in 1977, deals with questions of loyalty and betrayal, homeland and exile, friendship and family, in a way that is both funny and touching.