The Adventure of the Supercilious Attache
The Adventure of the Supercilious _attache_ is a short story written by Grant Allen in 1893. It tells the tale of a French diplomat who is sent to England on a secret mission, but finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue. The story is known for its suspenseful plot and vivid descriptions of Victorian-era London.
By Grant Allen · First published 1893 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Romance · 8,968 words
First lines
The Count must have been an adept in the gentle art of quick-change disguise; for though we telegraphed full particulars of his appearance from Louvain, the next station, nobody in the least resembling either him or his accomplice, the shabby-looking man, could be unearthed in the Paris train when it drew up at Brussels, its first stopping-place. They must have transformed themselves meanwhile into two different persons. Indeed, from the outset, I had suspected his moustache -- 'twas so _very_ distinguished.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Romance, Comedy, Social Commentary
- Length: 8,968 words
- Structure: 1 section, 161 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious disappearance and the use of disguise, which are central elements of the mystery genre.
- Adventure — The narrative involves travel and unexpected events, characteristic of adventure stories.
- Romance — The story includes romantic elements, particularly the developing relationship between the protagonist and Mr. Tillington.
- Comedy — The writing style includes humorous observations and witty dialogue, typical of comedic literature.
Tags
mystery · detective · adventure · suspense · crime · investigation · whodunit · literary fiction · British literature · 19th century · short story · plot twist