I can not remember when I last read a novel, but I believe it was well over 20 years ago. And yet, I have over 2,000 books on my Kindle; unfortunately for my sanity, I wish I could read a novel. They bore me. I congratulate Ray Duptla on writing a detailed historical novel, filled with facts and insights, that kept me reading to the last word. Points of history new to me, encased in a fast-moving story that held my attention. A well-written, fascinating story that I strongly recommend to all!!