The Road to En-Dor (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417938896)

The Road to En-Dor is a novel written by Louis Joseph Vance. The book is set during World War I and follows the story of a British intelligence officer, Captain Richard Llwellyn, who is tasked with infiltrating a German prisoner-of-war camp in order to gather information about their plans.Llwellyn is a skilled and resourceful officer, but he faces a difficult challenge as he must not only gain the trust of the German prisoners but also navigate the complex politics and hierarchy within the camp. He devises a plan to convince the prisoners that he is a magician and can communicate with the dead, which he hopes will give him access to valuable information.The story is told from Llwellyn's perspective, and his character is well-developed throughout the book. He is a complex and flawed character, struggling with the moral implications of his mission and the toll it takes on him emotionally.The Road to En-Dor is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of loyalty, deception, and the cost of war. Vance's writing is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of life during World War I and the challenges faced by intelligence officers in the field. The book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and espionage thrillers.1923. Vance, American screenwriter, short story writer and novelist, begins The Road to En-Dor: Gosport, Andrew Streator mused in a tone that matched a look of sober thankfulness in his dark eyes: God's port indeed! He stood, bareheaded, on the doorstep, savoring the first few moments of freedom that had been granted him since his formal installation in his new parsonage. In the road outside the picket-fence dust still was slowly settling that had been kicked up by the rig of the last deacon to wrench himself reluctantly away and leave the new pastor to get shaken down without more neighborly assistance; though the pangs of parting had been tempered in the bosom of each by the knowledge shared in common, if tacitly, that the deacon would find some excuse to drop round again after supper, on the off-chance of being asked either to lend a hand at something or, better still, to give advice; in the offer of which offices he would most improbably be alone. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: Louis Joseph Vance
ISBN-10: 1417938897
ISBN-13: 9781417938896
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/26/2004
Pages: 404
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d