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Welcome to the intriguing world of an adventurous American Intelligence Agent, Colonel Sidney Forrester Mashbir (1891–1973), who spent the 1920s and 1930s in alliance with the Japanese Royal Family and other top leaders of Japan. Together, they made a valiant effort to prevent war between their nations.In this thrilling saga, we explore the life of Mashbir, a real-life James Bond, a master spy, ... Read more

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