The International Spy - Allen Upward - Bog

The International Spy: Being The Secret History Of The Russo-Japanese War (1905) is a historical fiction novel written by Allen Upward. The book is set during the Russo-Japanese War and follows the story of a British spy named John Hilliard, who is sent to Russia to gather intelligence about the war. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which details a different phase of the war. The first part begins with Hilliard's arrival in Russia and his initial attempts to gather information. As the war intensifies, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage, working to uncover secrets that could change the course of the conflict.In the second part of the book, Hilliard is captured by the Russians and subjected to torture in an attempt to extract information from him. He manages to escape and continues his mission, even as the war reaches its climax.The final part of the book sees Hilliard return to England, where he is hailed as a hero for his efforts in the war. However, he is haunted by the memories of what he has seen and done, and struggles to come to terms with the toll that his work as a spy has taken on him.Overall, The International Spy: Being The Secret History Of The Russo-Japanese War (1905) is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in world history.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.