Via Berlin

Via Berlin is a historical fiction novel by Crittenden Marriott, first published in 1917. The story follows Walter Topham, a U.S. Navy officer tasked with delivering a confidential message to Berlin amid rising tensions before World War I. As Topham navigates his mission, he encounters intrigue, romance, and the complexities of diplomacy, particularly through his interactions with Senorita Elsa Ferreira and his past with Lillian Byrd. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the unforeseen dangers of international intrigue.