A Secret Service by Fred M. White

Name: A Secret Service
Author: Fred M. White

Fred M. White's A Secret Service is a thrilling novel of espionage and intrigue set in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of a young British secret service agent, John Denton, as he is sent to investigate a mysterious plot involving a powerful German industrialist. Denton soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the German, as he attempts to uncover the truth behind the plot. Along the way, he must contend with a host of enemies, including a ruthless assassin, a powerful criminal syndicate, and a mysterious woman with a hidden agenda. As the stakes become higher and the danger more intense, Denton must use all of his wits and skills to stay one step ahead of his adversaries. With the fate of Europe hanging in the balance, Denton must race against time to uncover the truth and save the day.

By Fred M. White · First published 1913 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 38 chapters · 68,910 words

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Ida Vanstone looked out over the dismal array of chimney pots, saw the drifting pall of smoke like the shadow of her own hopes and fears, and, for the first time in her life, was afraid. And yet she could have ended it all had she liked; a sheet of notepaper and a penny stamp would have finished this struggle and privation. Ah, anything but that! She thought as she watched the smoke-wreaths whirling under the leaden March sky. It was a strange position for a girl, well bred and well nurtured as she was. Still, the fact remained that she had parted with her last coin and there was no prospect of another penny. And, to add to the rest of her troubles, she was several weeks in arrears with her rent, and unless it was forthcoming on the morrow she would be turned out into the street.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1913 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Adventure
Length: 68,910 words
Structure: 38 chapters, 2,268 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book implies a secret that needs to be uncovered, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
Thriller — The title of the book implies a sense of suspense and danger, which is a common theme in thriller novels.
Crime Fiction — The title of the book implies a criminal element, which is a common theme in crime fiction novels.
Adventure — The title of the book implies a sense of excitement and exploration, which is a common theme in adventure novels.