Chapter 42Similar to the Canadian consulate in Bamako, the Dakar embassy offices occupied the third floor of a modern building, which was located not far from Hjamal’s building.
The waiting room was like any other waiting room Talya knew. A bunch of chairs aligned opposite a counter behind which people were busy at their desk filling forms or doing whatever it was that they were doing. When they went in, James took the lead, marched to the counter and presumably announced their arrival for the meeting with his Excellency. He returned to sit beside Hassan and Talya and told them that the ambassador would be right out.
Sir Gillian Faulkner came out of a side door to meet them, his hand outstretched and a broad smile across his face. They shook hands. James made the introductions and they
