The Collaborators by Robert Hichens
The Collaborators is a novel by Robert Hichens, first published in 1912. It tells the story of a young Englishman, John Denton, who is sent to Paris to work as a journalist. While there, he meets a mysterious woman, Madame de Vigny, who is involved in a secret plot to overthrow the French government. Denton is drawn into the conspiracy and soon finds himself in a dangerous situation, as he is forced to choose between his loyalty to his country and his loyalty to the woman he loves. As the plot unfolds, Denton must decide whether to betray his country or risk his life to save the woman he loves. The novel is a thrilling exploration of loyalty, love, and betrayal.
By Robert Hichens · First published 1896 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 3 chapters · 9,373 words
First lines
"Why shouldn't we collaborate?" said Henley in his most matter-of-fact way, as Big Ben gave voice to the midnight hour. "Everybody does it nowadays. Two heads may be really better than one, although I seldom believe in the truth of accepted sayings. Your head is a deuced good one, Andrew; but -- now don't get angry -- you are too excitable and too intense to be left quite to yourself, even in book-writing, much less in the ordinary affairs of life. I think you were born to collaborate, and to collaborate with me. You can give me everything I lack, and I can give you a little of the sense of humour, and act as a drag upon the wheel."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Robert Hichens
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery, Thriller
- Length: 9,373 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 136 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Collaborators is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of two men who collaborate to create a revolutionary new invention.
- Adventure — The novel follows the two men as they embark on a journey of discovery and adventure, encountering obstacles and challenges along the way.
- Romance — The novel also features a romantic subplot between one of the men and a woman he meets on his journey.
- Mystery — The novel contains elements of mystery as the two men attempt to uncover the secrets of their invention and the truth behind its origins.
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Authors · Fiction · Short stories · almost · andrew · book · could · door · even · eyes · go · hand
Contents
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3