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100 1 _aUpward, Allen,
_d1863-1926
245 1 4 _aThe International Spy :
_bBeing the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-11-16
508 _aProduced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The International Spy" by Allen Upward is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. This espionage tale interweaves the backdrop of the Russo-Japanese War, exploring the intense and secretive maneuvers of powerful figures who seek to manipulate the events leading to war. The story revolves around the enigmatic Monsieur V, a spy tasked with uncovering treachery, and the alluring yet dangerous Princess Y, who seems to play both sides against one another. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the serious atmosphere surrounding the threat of war. The prologue reveals two imperial sisters, one expressing deep concerns about the emerging submarine technology that could spell disaster for their nations, and hinting at the hidden interests pushing for conflict. As the story unfolds, Monsieur V is summoned to London, where he receives instructions from Lord Bedale regarding a potential war between Russia and Japan. V's unfolding mission takes him to St. Petersburg, where he encounters the duplicitous Princess Y and forms precarious alliances, all while navigating the treacherous world of espionage rife with deceit and hidden agendas. The opening effectively sets the stage for a gripping tale of intrigue, political maneuvering, and the personal stakes involved in actions that could change the course of nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRusso-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30482
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