A Secret Service by William Le Queux

The novel revolves around a plot to assassinate the British monarch and the subsequent investigation led by a detective who uncovers a complex web of international intrigue involving espionage, counter-espionage, and high-stakes politics. The story delves into themes of loyalty, duty, and the blurred lines between patriotism and treason.

By William Le Queux · First published 1905 · Genre: Spy Fiction, Thriller, Adventure · 15 chapters · 81,543 words

First lines

Brief forewords are necessary to this record of an adventurous life.

• Open reader

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Genres

• Spy Fiction — The plot revolves around espionage activities and secret agents.
• Thriller — The narrative is filled with suspense and tension, typical of a thriller.
• Adventure — The story includes adventurous elements and daring exploits.
• Mystery — The book contains mysterious elements and puzzles to be solved.

Tags

Spy Fiction · Adventure · Thriller · Espionage · Mystery · Suspense · Drama · Plot Twist · Secret Service · Government Agency · International Intrigue · Clandestine Operations

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A Secret Service is listed on Textopian as a novel by William Le Queux, dated 1905 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William Le Queux
• Date: 1905 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Spy Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Mystery, Historical Fiction
• Length: 81,543 words
• Structure: 15 chapters, 1,740 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Contents

• Why I Became a Nihilist
• On Trackless Snows
• My Friend, the Princess
• The Burlesque of Death
• Sophie Zagarovna's Secret
• By a Vanished Hand
• A Romance of the Steppe
• The Velvet Paw
• The Judas-Kiss
• An Imperial Sugar Plum
• The Confession of Vassilii
• False Zero
• The Fate of the Traitor
• An Ikon Oath
• The Tzar's Spy

More by William Le Queux

• Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo (1904)
• The Four Faces (1920)
• The Czar's Spy (1896)
• The House of Whispers (1908)
• The Doctor of Pimlico (1906)
• The Minister of Evil (1902)
• The Great White Queen (1896)
• The Mystery of the Green Ray (1925)
• All works by William Le Queux