In the Shadow of the Kingmakers - Large Print by Vahid Imani (Paperback)

About the Book

In the Shadow of the Kingmakers is a vivid, heart-stopping exploration of a moment in history that shaped the world we know today.

Book Synopsis

In this historical thriller inspired by true events, a British espionage plot spirals out of control-with devastating consequences. It's the aftermath of WWI and imperialist powers jostle for influence in Tehran, capital of Persia and heart of the Middle East. James Malcolm is a ruthless British spy set on undermining his American and Russian rivals, but when an act of sabotage escalates into an international incident, the kingmaker becomes the pawn. Rose Pearce works in the English Consulate with her friend Ali, a sweet boy of fourteen. Their simple existence is shattered the day Ali shares the details of a troubling conversation he's overheard. Rose encourages him to stick to what he knows best: serving tea and trimming roses in the consulate gardens, but Ali is filled with a sense of duty and takes matters into his own hands, changing their lives forever. Caught in the shifting sands of shadowy espionage, international agendas, and lust for Western dominance at all costs, James, Rose, and Ali must fight for what they believe in-if they manage to survive at all. In the Shadow of the Kingmakers is a vivid, heart-stopping exploration of a moment in history that shaped the world we know today.

Review Quotes

This intriguing novel is well written and sets the pace of the story at the very beginning with its various characters and the plot that takes the reader through from one adventure to the next. It's a fast pace read and gives the reader an eagerness to explore to the outcome of the story. It's a well-organized and has a good flow to it. -- Benjamin Franklin Awards

"In The Shadow of the Kingmakers is an explosive and gripping read, with intense characters all set against a turbulent historical backdrop. Readers looking for a fast and complex historical thriller will find themselves lost in this story."- Literary Titan