Spies of the Kaiser: Plotting the Downfall of England

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Spies of the Kaiser: Plotting the Downfall of England

by William Le Queux

EN·~8 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total
1

Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England - By William Le Queux: Author of "The Invasion of 1910"

1:03
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Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England - By William Le Queux: Author of "The Invasion of 1910"

0:10
3

IF ENGLAND KNEW

7:05
4

THE PERIL OF ENGLAND - WHO IS RIGHT?

0:51
5

SPIES OF THE KAISER CHAPTER I - HOW THE PLANS OF ROSYTH WERE STOLEN

39:30
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CHAPTER II - THE SECRET OF THE SILENT SUBMARINE

38:56
7

CHAPTER III - THE BACK-DOOR OF ENGLAND

41:26
8

CHAPTER IV - HOW THE GERMANS ARE PREPARING FOR INVASION

39:29
9

CHAPTER V - THE SECRET OF THE NEW BRITISH AEROPLANE

32:41
10

CHAPTER VI - THE SECRET OF THE NEW ARMOUR-PLATES

35:02

Description

In this tightly wound thriller, an inquisitive narrator uncovers a hidden network of foreign agents operating quietly across Britain. Drawing on personal investigations and a cache of startling documents, he reveals how dozens of “fixed‑post” spies—often locals of Belgian, Swiss or French origin—report every mundane detail, from horse‑drawn carts to telegraph lines, to their German masters. The narrative paints a vivid picture of a covert war waged in tea rooms, railway stations and country lanes, where ordinary citizens unknowingly furnish the enemy with the maps and intelligence needed for an invasion.

The author’s blend of factual research and suspenseful storytelling forces listeners to question how thin the veil of security truly is. As the protagonist battles bureaucratic indifference and navigates a world of shadowy couriers, the story builds a palpable sense of urgency, making the fight against unseen foes feel both immediate and unsettling. This early act sets the stage for a gripping exploration of patriotism, intrigue, and the quiet heroism required to expose a looming threat.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (463K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-07-31

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Le Queux

William Le Queux

1864–1927

A master of early spy thrillers, he turned invasion fears, secret plots, and international intrigue into hugely popular fiction. His life as a journalist, traveler, and tireless self-promoter was almost as dramatic as his books.

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