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This is a story of intrigue, unfolding in the author's best style -- a thrilling narrative of Jocelyn Thew and the English Service. The reader will follow with avidity the daring moves of Thew from the time he sails from New York on the "City of Boston," accompanied by a dying man and a special nurse in the person of Katharine Beverley, a society girl who is under obligations to Thew.Show Excerpt nd although his mouth had more sensitive and softer lines, his dark-blue eyes and jet-black eyebrows completed a general impression of vigour and forcefulness. His figure was a little thin but lithe, and his movements showed all the suppleness of a man who has continued the pursuit of athletics into early middle-life. His hair, only slightly streaked with grey, was thick and plentiful. His clothes were carefully chosen and well tailored. He had the air of a man used to mixing with the best people, to eating and drinking the best, to living in the best fashion, recognising nothing less as his due in life. Yet as he stood there waiting for his visitor, listening intently for the sound of her footsteps outside, he permitted himself a moment of retrospection, and there was a gleam of very different things in his face, a touch almost of the savage in the clenched teeth and sudden tightening of the lips. One might have gathered that this man was living through a period of strain. The entrance of the young lady o
Biographie de l'auteur
English novelist, popular and prolific writer of thrillers, Oppenheim called himself the 'prince of storytellers'. His works include: The Long Arm of Mannister (1910), The Moving Finger (1911), The Great Impersonation (1920), A Millionaire of Yesterday (1900), The Illustrious Prince (1910), Havoc (1912), The Kingdom of the Blind (1917).
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This compelling book delves into the thrilling world of international espionage and wartime intrigue. Set against the backdrop of transatlantic rivalry and the onset of World War, it entwines the fates of an enigmatic American detective, Sam Hobson, and a mysterious British agent, James Crawshay. The story unfolds as Hobson and Crawshay embark on a perilous quest to uncover a devastating secret that threatens to alter the course of the war. With England and Germany vying for control of crucial intelligence, the duo find themselves entangled in a deadly game of deception and danger. Throughout their relentless pursuit, the agents navigate a web of false identities, secret codes, and treacherous encounters. As they inch closer to their target, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of power and uncovers a traitorous plot that could have devastating consequences. With time running out, Hobson and Crawshay must race against the clock to expose the truth and prevent a catastrophic outcome. This gripping tale explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of espionage during a turbulent period. It delves into the shadowy realms where national secrets are fiercely guarded and the line between friend and foe blurs. Through its captivating narrative and intricate historical backdrop, this book offers a thrilling journey that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331225614_0
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