The Czar's Spy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419158476)

The Czar's Spy is a thrilling novel written by William Le Queux, first published in 1905. The story revolves around a British secret agent, Richard Haldane, who is sent to Russia to investigate a plot against the British Empire. Haldane poses as an American millionaire and gains the trust of the Russian aristocracy, including the Grand Duke Ivan, who is plotting to overthrow the Czar. Haldane uncovers the details of the conspiracy and tries to stop it before it's too late. Along the way, he falls in love with the beautiful Princess Natasha, who is also involved in the plot. The novel is full of suspense, action, and romance, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the political and social landscape of Russia in the early 20th century. The Czar's Spy is a classic spy novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.Another very curious feature in the affair was the sudden manner in which Michael Boranski had exerted his power and influence in order to render me that service. He had actually bribed the guards of Kajana; he had instructed the faithful Felix, he had provided our boat, and he had ordered the nun to open the water-gate to me. Why?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: William Le Queux
ISBN-10: 1419158473
ISBN-13: 9781419158476
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.56w x 0.63d