The Political Conflict at the Factory

Good Morning, Midnight (Reginald Hill Edition)

Tony Kafka’s loyalty to Ashur-Proffitt gives way to a conflict between corporate obedience and his idea of patriotism.

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A Successful Manager A Successful Manager from "Good Morning, Midnight". A Successful Manager A trusted representative Tony Kafka oversees Ash-Mac’s in Britain and helps make the acquisition successful.

A Successful Manager from "Good Morning, Midnight". A Successful Manager A trusted representative Tony Kafka oversees Ash-Mac’s in Britain and helps make the acquisition successful.

A Successful Manager A trusted representative Tony Kafka oversees Ash-Mac’s in Britain and helps make the acquisition successful. He remains close to Joe Proffitt and the company’s leadership. A life left unfinished Although his work is stable, Kafka’s attachment to Britain becomes uncertain. The September 11 attacks sharpen his sense that he should be in the United States.

Junius Returns Junius Returns from "Good Morning, Midnight". Junius Returns A renewed intrusion Junius breaks into the company website again and posts accusations about Ashur-Proffitt’s history.

Junius Returns from "Good Morning, Midnight". Junius Returns A renewed intrusion Junius breaks into the company website again and posts accusations about Ashur-Proffitt’s history.

Junius Returns A renewed intrusion Junius breaks into the company website again and posts accusations about Ashur-Proffitt’s history. Tony treats the style as tedious but recognizes the challenge to the company’s image. Uneasy agreement Some of the criticism—that American success requires more than profit—has begun to resonate with him. His growing doubt is not merely irritation with a hacker.

A Proposed Hold A Proposed Hold from "Good Morning, Midnight". A Proposed Hold The coming war At The Mastaba Club, Tony questions whether a shipment should leave for a volatile region.

A Proposed Hold from "Good Morning, Midnight". A Proposed Hold The coming war At The Mastaba Club, Tony questions whether a shipment should leave for a volatile region.

A Proposed Hold The coming war At The Mastaba Club, Tony questions whether a shipment should leave for a volatile region. He believes the company should reconsider its role as war approaches. Warlove’s answer Victor Warlove treats conflict as a commercial opportunity. Kafka realizes that his ethical concerns are opposed by people who regard the arms trade as normal business.

A Meeting Brought Forward A Meeting Brought Forward from "Good Morning, Midnight". A Meeting Brought Forward Risk to the corporation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to investigate Ashur-Proffitt.

A Meeting Brought Forward from "Good Morning, Midnight". A Meeting Brought Forward Risk to the corporation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to investigate Ashur-Proffitt.

A Meeting Brought Forward Risk to the corporation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to investigate Ashur-Proffitt. Tony speaks to Joe Proffitt and plans to bring forward their strategy meeting. An uncertain journey Kay worries about his safety and his desire to return home. Tony believes he can still confront the company from within, but the pressure around him is escalating.

The Missing Flight The Missing Flight from "Good Morning, Midnight". The Missing Flight Failure to arrive Tony’s car remains at the railway station, but he does not reach the airport or contact Kay.

The Missing Flight from "Good Morning, Midnight". The Missing Flight Failure to arrive Tony’s car remains at the railway station, but he does not reach the airport or contact Kay.

The Missing Flight Failure to arrive Tony’s car remains at the railway station, but he does not reach the airport or contact Kay. She has no evidence that he is safe. A hostile message An unidentified caller warns Kay not to attract attention, invoking her family’s dependence on her. The corporate dispute becomes a direct source of fear at home.

After the 1992 takeover

March 21, 2002, morning

March 21, 2002, lunchtime

March 22, 2002, evening

March 23, 2002, night