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It’s 1940 when Tolt Gross, an African-American law graduate, arrives in Shanghai from Seattle. He takes a senior role managing the Asia operations of a US flour company, a position rarely available to a Black man. The job has a humiliating precondition: reporting to a man who despises him. In Shanghai, Tolt explores the social and nightlife scenes, despite Japan’s invasion of China. He uncovers a secret Japanese plan to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, risking his life to warn others about the impending danger.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Historical espionage and racial resilience in wartime Shanghai.
Who is this book for?
If you're intrigued by stories of courage and cunning against the backdrop of wartime chaos, this book offers a compelling look into Shanghai's complex social fabric during a tumultuous era. Tolt Gross's journey highlights resilience and the perilous quest for truth, making it a gripping read for history enthusiasts and advocates of diverse perspectives.
