Warwick Deeping

The House Of Spies

Sprache: Englisch.
kartoniert , 262 Seiten
ISBN 9370810617
EAN 9789370810617
Veröffentlicht April 2025
Verlag/Hersteller Double 9 Books
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Beschreibung

The house of spies is a gripping novel that weaves together adventure, romance, and intrigue. The protagonist, a young and courageous man, finds himself thrust into an unexpected situation involving crime and espionage. His initial bravery in confronting horse thieves sets the tone for the unfolding drama, which quickly evolves into a deeper exploration of loyalty, danger, and personal connections. As the protagonist recovers from his injuries, he becomes entangled with a mysterious woman whose family holds secrets that gradually emerge throughout the story. The narrative explores the complexities of relationships, particularly as the protagonist s bond with the enigmatic woman grows amidst the looming threat of espionage and conflict. The novel is marked by suspense and tension, where personal struggles intersect with larger societal issues, emphasizing themes of bravery, love, and the hidden forces that shape lives. The mysterious undertones of the plot contribute to the sense of unease, keeping the reader on edge as the characters navigate their evolving fates.

Portrait

George Warwick Deeping, an English novelist and short story writer, was best known for his work Sorrell and Son (1925). Warwick Deeping was born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, to a family of physicians and attended Merchant Taylors' School. He went to Trinity College, Cambridge, to study medicine and science, then to Middlesex Hospital to complete his medical education. During World War I, he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Deeping later left his position as a physician to become a full-time writer. He married Phyllis Maude Merrill and spent the rest of his life at "Eastlands" on Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Surrey. He was a best-selling author in the 1920s with seven of his novels reaching the bestseller list. Deeping was a prolific short story writer whose work published in British journals such as Cassell's, The Storyteller, and The Strand. He also wrote fiction for various US periodicals, including The Saturday Evening Post and Adventure. All of the short stories and serialized novels in American publications were reprints of works originally published in Britain. More than 200 of his original short tales and essays, which appeared in various British fiction journals, were never published in book form during his lifetime.