Arabian Nightmare

Arabian Nightmare

by Richard Arnot

A true story of tragedy, betrayal and a fight for truth

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, 20 MAY, 1979, FIRST LIGHT:

A British nurse and Dutch tugboat captain are found dead,

allegedly falling 23 metres to their deaths from a balcony.

Saudi Arabian authorities arrest Richard Arnot, his wife Penny,

and anyone who attended Dr Arnot’s party the previous night.

The suspects are arrested and imprisoned in a crowded, hot and

dirty jail, fearing for their lives.

After bearing the brunt of fabricated lies and rumours of

innuendo, conspiracy and obsession, Richard finally tells the

remarkable story of true events that happened in Jeddah, Saudi

Arabia, 1979...