Ted Hunt is a third-generation Vancouverite. He attended the University of British Columbia where he completed studies in Kinesiology and English. He played three years for the BC Lions before moving across the border to attend the University of Washington, where he earned advanced degrees in History. He has interviewed Alexander Kerensky, Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, Dr. Lister Rogers of Stanford and Czech President Vaclav Havel. He now lives in Vancouver.

One hell of a story! — Sir Sean Connery, Actor

The characters are believable and, God knows, the events covered are of terrific historical importance. The dialogue rings true, and I found that the plotting, with its swings of triumph and disaster, kept me turning the pages. — Douglas Gibson, President, McClelland & Stewart Publishing

This is Europe’s secret story. — Vaclav Havel, President of the Czech Republic

Now you know what really happened. — Alexander Kerensky, Last Prime Minister of Monarchical Russia