A Secret Mission: A Novel (1891) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165270804)

""A Secret Mission"" is a novel written by Emily Gerard and published in 1891. The story revolves around a young woman named Aline who is sent on a secret mission by her father, a diplomat, to retrieve a valuable document stolen from the British Embassy in St. Petersburg. Aline travels to Russia disguised as a governess and finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger.As she tries to track down the stolen document, Aline becomes embroiled in a complicated plot involving Russian agents, English spies, and a group of revolutionaries seeking to overthrow the Tsar. Along the way, she meets a dashing young Russian officer named Serge, who becomes her ally and confidant.As Aline delves deeper into the mystery, she must navigate treacherous political waters and confront her own feelings for Serge. Will she be able to complete her mission and return home safely, or will she be caught in the crossfire of the brewing Russian Revolution?Filled with suspense, romance, and political intrigue, ""A Secret Mission"" is a thrilling adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Emily Gerard
ISBN-10: 1165270803
ISBN-13: 9781165270804
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d