
WHAT THIS STORY IS ABOUT
CHAPTER I - I SEEK A BED IN ROTTERDAM
CHAPTER II - THE CIPHER WITH THE INVOICE
CHAPTER III - A VISITOR IN THE NIGHT
CHAPTER IV - DESTINY KNOCKS AT THE DOOR
CHAPTER V - THE LADY OF THE VOS IN'T TUINTJE
CHAPTER VI - I BOARD THE BERLIN TRAIN AND LEAVE A LAME GENTLEMAN ON THE PLATFORM
CHAPTER VII - IN WHICH A SILVER STAR ACTS AS A CHARM
CHAPTER VIII - I HEAR OF CLUBFOOT AND MEET HIS EMPLOYER
CHAPTER IX - I ENCOUNTER AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE WHO LEADS ME TO A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE
A daring British officer, newly recruited for secret service work, is sent into the heart of enemy territory to recover a compromising letter written by the Kaiser. Disguised and resourceful, he must navigate rain‑soaked streets, crowded hotels, and a web of clandestine contacts while also tracing the whereabouts of his missing brother. The opening act thrusts him into a maze of coded messages, unexpected allies, and the looming threat of a notorious spy known only as the Man with the Clubfoot.
As the mission unfolds, the officer discovers that danger and romance often travel side by side. Encounters with enigmatic locals, a determined lady risking her reputation, and the ever‑present shadow of the elusive antagonist keep the tension high. The story blends swift-paced intrigue with moments of heartfelt connection, promising listeners an atmospheric journey through wartime Europe where every clue could tip the balance between success and disaster.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (366K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-03-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1946
A fast-moving journalist turned thriller writer, he brought real wartime experience and newsroom urgency to his fiction. He is best remembered for popular spy and mystery stories, especially the Clubfoot novels.
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