The Spy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169169319)

The Spy is a thrilling novel written by Richard Harding Davis. The story revolves around a young American journalist named James Barnes, who is sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War to report on the conflict. While there, he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Mercedes, who he soon discovers is a spy for the Spanish army.As Barnes becomes more involved with Mercedes and her activities, he finds himself torn between his love for her and his loyalty to his country. Meanwhile, he must navigate the dangers of war and espionage, all while trying to uncover the truth about Mercedes and her motives.The Spy is a gripping tale of love, war, and betrayal, set against the backdrop of one of the most important conflicts in American history. Davis's vivid descriptions of Cuba and the war make the reader feel as though they are right in the middle of the action, while the complex characters and intricate plot keep them on the edge of their seat until the very end.My going to Valencia was entirely an accident. But the more often I stated that fact, the more satisfied was everyone at the capital that I had come on some secret mission. Even the venerable politician who acted as our minister, the night of my arrival, after dinner, said confidentially, ""Now, Mr. Crosby, between ourselves, what's the game?""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: Richard Harding Davis
ISBN-10: 1169169317
ISBN-13: 9781169169319
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d