Introduction Kidnap 'Have banner, will travel' Jordan and Baghdad The two houses The rogues' gallery A room with no view Menu at the Kidnap Kafe Holding it together Whistler's mother and other diversions The Daily Captive A tragedy concealed What we didn't know 'Stormin' Norman' Homecoming Reflections Appendix 1: The appeal for my release by Muslim leaders Appendix 2: My tribute to Tom Fox Appendix 3: Our personal statement of 8 December 2006