The Master Spy by Arthur Gask (1930)

The Master Spy by Arthur Gask explores the intricate world of espionage and deception during wartime, as a skilled spy manipulates those around him while skillfully evading capture, ultimately revealing the complex dynamics of loyalty and betrayal.

By Arthur Gask · First published 1930 · Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Adventure · 15 chapters · 118,265 words

First lines

"But I tell you, you have been marked down, Herr Mitter," said Dr. Gottlieb sternly, "and that word has reached us from several quarters that you are now under the suspicion of the authorities. I have made this special journey to warn you."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Arthur Gask
• Date: 1930 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Spy Fiction
• Length: 118,265 words
• Structure: 15 chapters, 2,075 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Thriller — The plot revolves around espionage and high-stakes intrigue, typical of the thriller genre.
• Mystery — The narrative likely involves uncovering secrets and solving puzzles, which are central to mystery stories.
• Adventure — The protagonist's journey may include action and exploration, common elements in adventure literature.
• Historical Fiction — If set in a specific historical context, it may incorporate real events and figures, aligning it with historical fiction.

Tags

spy · mystery · thriller · suspense · espionage · crime · detective · intrigue · secrets · deception · adventure · plot twist

Contents

• "by the Dark North Sea"
• Diseases of the Skin
• The Spy
• The Secrets of Foulness
• Larose Takes up the Trail
• The Conspirators
• "a Duel of Wits"
• Hot Upon the Trail
• "Run to Earth"
• The Adventures of Margaret Advent
• Deadly Nightshade
• The Kidnapping of the Professor
• The Heated Iron
• "the Burial of the Dead"
• "the Jest of Life"

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