Just as the crisis between England and Argentina over the Falkland Islands is about to erupt, an extraordinary mineral is discovered - one with unique properties capable of changing the world. Thanks to its characteristics, the technology of the time could leap forward by several generations. Control over the Falkland Islands is no longer just a matter of principle and prestige for the British Empire, but becomes essential to protect the only mine in the world that offers this priceless crystal. Amid diplomatic intrigues, espionage, and military maneuvers, the story of that strange war becomes a web of human events involving not only major global political figures, but also nearly anonymous individuals who remained in the shadows. The secret of Frondite may well be the real key to understanding one of the most mysterious episodes of the 20th century - and this tale might contain more truth than one would believe!

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