The International Spy
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An unexplained submarine interrupts a conversation between two imperial sisters on a palace terrace overlooking Danish waters. Their concern turns from the vessel to the hidden influences that might draw their countries into conflict. They arrange a secret signal for a crisis, and one sister recommends a trusted intelligence agent. Allen Upward builds his novel around international intrigue during the Russo-Japanese War, linking private conversations at court with dangers at sea.
The first-person account later reaches a Russian ruler who places great confidence in a medium named Auguste. A supposed message from Madame Blavatsky's spirit warns of a threat to the Baltic fleet, while the visitor questions the warning and sends a despatch urging vigilance. Readers interested in political adventure will find a story of secret communications, naval anxiety and competing claims to knowledge. Its court scenes make trust itself a source of suspense.
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- Author
- Allen Upward
- Reading time
- About 5 hours
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Mystery
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