The Dark Invader
The Dark Invader is a thrilling account of the daring exploits of German naval officer Captain Franz von Rintelen during World War I. In 1915, von Rintelen was sent to the United States to sabotage the Allied war effort. He used his cunning and ingenuity to carry out a series of daring and successful operations, including the sabotage of munitions shipments, the sinking of merchant ships, and the disruption of the American economy. Von Rintelen's story is a gripping tale of espionage, intrigue, and adventure. It is a vivid reminder of the power of a single individual to make a difference in a conflict of global proportions.
By Captain Franz von Rintelen · First published 1933 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 6 chapters · 73,538 words
First lines
TO MY DAUGHTER MARIE-LUISE.
From Admiral Sir Reginald Hall, the Chief of the Naval Intelligence Division during the War.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Captain Franz von Rintelen
- Date: 1933 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Mystery
- Length: 73,538 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 2,361 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is based on the true story of Captain Franz von Rintelen, a German spy during World War I, and is set in the historical context of the war.
- Adventure — The book follows the adventures of Captain Franz von Rintelen as he attempts to carry out his mission as a German spy.
- Thriller — The book is full of suspense and intrigue as Captain Franz von Rintelen attempts to carry out his mission as a German spy.
- Mystery — The book follows the mystery of Captain Franz von Rintelen's mission as a German spy and the secrets he must uncover to complete it.
Tags
war · espionage · adventure · mystery · suspense · historical fiction · action · intrigue · politics · betrayal · strategy · conflict
Contents
- Chapter 1: Dedication
- Chapter 2: Preface
- Chapter 3: _admiralstab_ the Naval War Staff in Berlin
- Chapter 4: _sabotage_ the Manhattan "front"
- Chapter 5: _blighty_ a Guest at Donington Hall
- Chapter 6: _back in America_ "grand Hotel": Atlanta