02568cam a22003493u 4500 69244 UtSlPG 20260610134612.0 m cr n 260607r20221917utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Marriott, Crittenden, 1867-1932 Via Berlin Via Berlin: a story of international intrigue Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-10-26 D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Page scans were provided by the New York Public Library's Digital Collections) Updated: 2022-11-18. "Via Berlin" by Crittenden Marriott is a historical fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the journey of Walter Topham, a naval officer tasked with delivering a confidential message to a contact in Berlin during a time of international tension preceding World War I. As Topham navigates through his errand, he encounters a rich tapestry of intrigue, personal relationships, and the complexities of diplomacy that unfold against the backdrop of a changing world. The opening of the novel introduces Topham in a meeting with the Secretary of State, who instructs him on the importance of his mission to deliver a secret packet to Mr. Rutile in Berlin. His character is depicted as a capable and handsome young man, though haunted by past romantic entanglements, particularly with a woman named Lillian Byrd. As he embarks on his journey, Topham's path intertwines with that of Senorita Elsa Ferreira, a captivating woman who raises both his curiosity and romantic interest. Their fleeting connection sets the stage for deeper themes of love, duty, and the unforeseen dangers that accompany Topham's assignment, suggesting that the journey will not only challenge his professional skills but also test his heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Robert J. Shores, 1917 Adventure stories United States. Navy -- Officers -- Fiction Howard, Eleanor https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433076051758&view=1up&seq=25&skin=2021 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69244 110040 110040