
Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
The untold story of the Nazi plot to assassinate the Allied leaders at the Tehran Conference—and how its failure shaped the fate of World War II.
The Tehran Conference was the first time Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met all together in person.
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Let’s begin our journey into a world trembling on the edge of chaos. The year is 1943, and the globe is caught in the relentless grip of World War II.
In this world, three men—Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin—rise as beacons of hope, yet also as targets for destruction. Their meeting in Tehran is more than a diplomatic event; it is a gamble with the highest stakes imaginable. The city itself, chosen for its accessibility and strategic ambiguity, is a labyrinth of secrets. Espionage is woven into daily life, with every alleyway and café potentially hiding a spy.
To outwit their enemies, the Allies devise security measures never before seen. Picture the President of the United States, not in his familiar limousine, but hidden in a modest sedan, while a body double braves the main roads. Soviet, British, and American agents blend into the crowds, eyes everywhere, nerves taut. The conference is a symphony of tension and ingenuity, where every note is played for the sake of peace—or at least, for the hope of it.
But this is not just a tale of leaders. It is the story of ordinary people swept up in extraordinary times. The city’s residents, the soldiers on the streets, the spies in the shadows—all play their part in this unfolding drama.
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