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Welcome to the intriguing world of an adventurous American Intelligence Agent, Colonel Sidney Forrester Mashbir (1891-1973) , who spent the 1920s and 1930s in alliance with the Japanese Royal Family and other top leaders of Japan. Together, they made a valiant effort to prevent war between their nations. In this thrilling saga, we explore the life of Mashbir, a real-life James Bond, a master spy, who pioneered the beginning of the CIA. He utilized secret diplomacy and dangerous missions to shape world events. His long career began in the early 1900s, continuing into the Atomic Age Mashbir so embraced the Japanese language and customs, that he came to regard himself as a samurai in spirit. Through his dedication to understanding the Japanese culture, Mashbir achieved a closer intimacy with Emperor Hirohito than any Westerner.