Greenmantle

A weary British officer, still nursing the scars of the Western Front, receives an unexpected summons from the Foreign Office. Instead of a conventional command, he is drawn into a clandestine assignment that will carry him far beyond the trenches, into the heart of the Ottoman Empire. Alongside a colorful cast of seasoned adventurers and a sharp‑tongued South African ally, he must navigate deserts, bazaars, and secret societies while the war rages on elsewhere.

The mission hinges on uncovering a mysterious figure known only as “Greenmantle,” whose influence could sway countless Muslims to the Central Powers. As the team follows cryptic clues and confronts perilous encounters, they discover that chance and coincidence play a startling role in espionage. With humor, tension, and a touch of romance, the early chapters set the stage for a high‑stakes chase that tests loyalty, courage, and the thin line between duty and intrigue.