The Port of Missing Men

A chance meeting in a quiet Geneva hotel pulls the witty and resourceful John Armitage into a web of diplomatic intrigue. Over a table scattered with secret dispatches, the grizzled Austrian premier, Count von Stroebel, probes the young American’s past, hinting at a dangerous game of spies and hidden identities. Armitage’s casual charm masks a deeper involvement in covert operations that have just failed in Paris, and the conversation sets a tone of tension beneath their polite banter.

From that moment, Armitage is thrust onto a restless trail that leads from the polished salons of Europe to the rugged ports of the American West. He must navigate rival factions, decipher cryptic messages, and confront the mystery of a vanished crew whose disappearance threatens to upend both personal loyalties and international politics. The story blends swash‑buckling adventure with a touch of romance, promising listeners a vivid journey through danger, deception, and the promise of redemption.