In the Cauldron: Terror, Tension, and the American Ambassador's Struggle to Avoid Pearl Harbor

“The underbrush through which Mr. Paper cuts his way . . . would be challenging for any writer. But Mr. Paper, with an eye for character and an easy narrative style, manages to keep his subject interesting. . . . And even though we know how it’s all going to end, Mr. Paper manages to add a measure of suspense to his narrative — a tribute to his abilities as a writer.” —The Washington Times

This is not just another book about Pearl Harbor. It is the story of Joseph Grew, America’s ambassador...