The Under-Secretary (1902) - William Le Queux - Bog

The Under-Secretary is a novel written by William Le Queux and first published in 1902. The story revolves around the character of Sir Philip Ramon, a British Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs who is kidnapped by a group of anarchists. The kidnappers demand the release of their leader, who is being held in a British prison, in exchange for Ramon's safe return. As the British government tries to negotiate with the anarchists, Ramon's wife, Lady Mary, takes matters into her own hands and sets out to rescue her husband. Along the way, she uncovers a web of political intrigue and conspiracy that threatens to destabilize the entire country.The novel is set against the backdrop of the late Victorian era and explores themes of political corruption, terrorism, and the role of women in society. Le Queux was known for his sensationalist writing style and the novel features plenty of cliffhangers and plot twists to keep readers on the edge of their seats.Overall, The Under-Secretary is a gripping thriller that offers a fascinating glimpse into the politics and society of turn-of-the-century Britain.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.