NetGalley/Publisher review:

This is a book I have read before and it was a pleasure to reread it. Anthony Wynn is a fine author and the story is deeply relevant to today, perhaps even more so than when I read it years ago. It is one of the most volatile places on earth and to understand what going on now is made easier by know what happened before - My Wynn has amply shown us the history of the region and the battle of the empires of the times. A great read and great story.

What a adventure this book was! Learned so much about Persia and the characters were so strong in the story,the description of where he went,what he saw and what he was to do when he got there. Received the book from Net Gallery and so glad I did. You learn about different regions and religions as you travel with this man for his country! I kinda hard a hard time starting out but then that could be me! You wouldn't think that the Russians played a part in this in Persia in the 1800's but they are there causing problems! Wonderful history of what it was like in the 1800's! Enjoy!!🙉🙈🙊