The Spy by Richard Harding Davis

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Author Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916
Title The Spy
Note Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Don Lainson; David Widger
Summary "The Spy" by Richard Harding Davis is a novel set in the early 20th century. This work combines elements of political intrigue and espionage, following the machinations of spies amidst a backdrop of corporate greed and corruption in the fictional and tumultuous South American country of Valencia. The narrative explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities of international relations. The story centers around George Morgan Crosby, who is mistakenly thought to be a spy while he is actually on a legitimate assignment for the State Department. While in Valencia, he encounters various characters, including the unscrupulous Schnitzel, who revels in the world of espionage and deception. As Crosby tries to uncover the truth behind the power struggles involving the Nitrate Trust and the Walker-Keefe crowd, he learns about political imprisonment, betrayal, and the moral decay surrounding the nitrate beds. The climax comes when Schnitzel, entangled in his own web of deceit, is fatally wounded, revealing in his last moments that he was betrayed by his own employers. This revelation captures the essence of the story's exploration of loyalty and the treachery inherent in the world of espionage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 1818
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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