The Secret of the League

The story revolves around a mysterious and powerful organization known as the League, which is secretly manipulating world events from behind the scenes. The protagonist, a brilliant and resourceful individual, discovers the existence of the League and decides to infiltrate it to uncover its true intentions and goals. As he delves deeper into the organization, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including clever traps, cunning adversaries, and unexpected alliances. Ultimately, the protagonist must use his wits and courage to outsmart the League's powerful leaders and prevent their sinister plans from coming to fruition.

By Ernest Bramah · First published 1907 · Genre: Science Fiction, Satire, Social Commentary · 22 chapters · 110,267 words

First lines

"I suppose I am old-fashioned" -- there was a murmur of polite dissent from all the ladies present, except the one addressed -- "Oh, I take it as a compliment nowadays, I assure you; but when I was a girl a young lady would have no more thought of flying than of" -- she paused almost on a note of pained surprise at finding the familiar comparison of a lifetime cut off -- "well, of standing on her head."

"No," replied the young lady in point, with the unfeeling candour that marked the youthful spirit of the age, "because it wasn't invented. But you went bicycling, and your mothers were very shocked at first."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Ernest Bramah
• Date: 1907 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Science Fiction, Satire, Social Commentary, Fantasy, Literary Fiction
• Length: 110,267 words
• Structure: 22 chapters, 1,726 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Science Fiction — The book explores themes of aerial propulsion and the societal implications of flying technology, characteristic of the science fiction genre.
• Satire — The narrative critiques societal norms, politics, and human behavior through humor and exaggeration, typical of satirical literature.
• Social Commentary — The text reflects on social issues, class struggles, and the impact of government policies on everyday life, aligning with social commentary.
• Fantasy — The concept of flying and the imaginative elements surrounding it introduce a fantastical aspect, though it is grounded in a speculative context.

Tags

Mystery · Adventure · Fantasy · Humor · Satire · Social commentary · British literature · Early 20th century · Espionage · Intrigue · Conspiracy · Secret society

Contents

• IRENE
• THE PERIOD, AND THE COMING OF WINGS
• THE MILLION TO ONE CHANCE
• THE COMPACT
• THE DOWNTRODDEN
• MISS LISLE TELLS A LONG POINTLESS STORY
• "SCHEDULE B"
• TANTROY EARNS HIS WAGE
• SECRET HISTORY
• THE ORDER OF ST MARTIN OF TOURS
• MAN BETWEEN TWO MASTERS
• BY TELESCRIBE
• THE EFFECT OF THE BOMB
• THE LAST CHANCE AND THE COUNSEL OF EXPEDIENCE
• THE GREAT FIASCO
• THE DARK WINTER
• THE INCIDENT OF THE 13TH OF JANUARY
• THE MUSIC AND THE DANCE
• THE "FINIS" MESSAGE
• STOBALT OF SALAVEIRA
• THE BARGAIN OF FAMINE
• "POOR ENGLAND."

More by Ernest Bramah

• The Coin of Dionysius (1913)
• Smothered in Corpses (1913)
• The Game Played in the Dark (1913)
• Max Carrados Mysteries (1927)
• Max Carrados (1914)
• The Knight's Cross Signal Problem (1922)
• The Tragedy at Brookbend Cottage (1897)
• The Last Exploit of Harry the Actor (1926)
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