In this book Jonathan Aitken tells for the first time how he became the most vilified politician in Britain since John Profumo.

This is the sensational story of Jonathan Aitken's slide from one of the country's most promising MPs to convicted criminal. His dramatic conversion while in prison testifies to God's amazing grace.

In Pride and Perjury Aitken tells for the first time how he became the most vilified politician in Britain since John Profumo. He reveals his dealings with cabinet colleagues, his relationship with the Saudi Royal Family, and a full account of his stay at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. He also describes the intense and dramatic events behind his failed libel action and his subsequent trial for perjury and attempting to pervert the course of justice. With insight and with elegance Pride and Perjury is a moving and compelling account of a fallen politician's penitence and delves into the darker side of human nature. It is also an inspiring message of hope and redemption.