London, 2044. The St. James Park pelicans have gone missing-the day before its rookie, celebrity president unveils the British Republic's new pelican flag. At the same time, British intelligence uncovers coded messages about possible anti-government activity. Who are the bird-nappers and what do they want? And who is behind the secret messages? Agent Howie Pond-license to lunch-reluctantly agrees to try and find out.Howie's fiancée, Britt, has a secret mission of her own- to identify the mysterious owner of Windsor Castle. And to add to the chaos, Howie and Britt are supposed to be getting married tomorrow . . .