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A spy on a mission to capture a corrupt American soldier encounters a woman dedicated to preserving cultural artifacts. This novel delves into the defining battles—those lost, won, and ongoing. It follows a French intelligence officer tracking a former U.S. Special Forces member suspected of drug trafficking in Afghanistan. Their paths cross with an Iraqi archaeologist racing to save ancient Middle Eastern artifacts from ISIS. Interspersed are historical vignettes of pivotal moments, from Hannibal's failed march on Rome to Robert E. Lee's surrender, all illustrating resilience in the face of defeat.