A Paper

by Matthew Calbraith Perry

First published 2018

Commodore Matthew Perry's fleet arrives in Japan, intent on opening trade. But Perry has a secret agenda - to collect ancient paper documents that could change the course of history. As he navigates a web of court intrigue and political power plays, Perry must confront his own demons and the unpredictable consequences of his paper chase. In the end, the fate of nations hangs in the balance.

Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, 19th-century, political-thriller

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue

Period: 19th-century

40 pages · Paperback · Sagwan Press

More by Matthew Calbraith Perry

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• Documents in Relation to the Differences Which Subsisted Between the Late Commodore O. H. Perry and Captain J. D. Elliott

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