Maailmankaupunki: Romaani

In the opening of this sweeping wartime saga, a weary officer named Montague steps into a lavish hotel at the heart of a bustling metropolis. The opulent corridors and marble pillars contrast sharply with the memories that crowd his mind—glimpses of a thunderous city, the echo of artillery, and the faces of men he once served with. As he follows a stern general through grand staircases and a polished elevator, he is introduced to a diminutive yet imposing figure, the young Major Thorne, whose sharp eyes hint at hidden alliances.

The encounter quickly spirals into a tense reunion with familiar military comrades, their greetings laden with both respect and an undercurrent of unease. Montague’s recollections of a brutal forest battle and his father’s tales of heroism surface, painting a portrait of a man caught between past glories and present uncertainties. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, setting the stage for a story that weaves personal ambition, duty, and the looming shadows of war.