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
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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: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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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
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