
The SECRET WITNESS - BY GEORGE GIBBS - AUTHOR OF "PARADISE GARDEN," "THE YELLOW DOVE," ETC. - ILLUSTRATED BY GEORGE BREHM - D. APPLETON AND COMPANY NEW YORK LONDON 1917 - Copyright, 1917, by the Curtis Publishing Company Published in the United States of America - TO MY FRIEND MAJOR R. TAIT McKENZIE, R.A.M.C.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE SECRET WITNESS
CHAPTER I - JUNE 12, 1914
CHAPTER II - COURT SECRETS
CHAPTER III - THE HABSBURG RAVEN
CHAPTER IV - SECRET INFORMATION
CHAPTER V - TWO INTRUDERS
CHAPTER VI - HERR WINDT
CHAPTER VII - THE GREEN LIMOUSINE
In the summer of 1914, the opulent rose gardens of an Austro‑Hungarian estate become the stage for a daring pursuit. English officer Renwick chases the spirited Countess Marishka through winding hedges, their flirtatious banter masking a deeper clash of cultures and histories. Their brief, breath‑less encounter hints at a fragile romance blossoming amid the looming shadows of war. The lush scenery contrasts with the tension of a continent on the brink, making every glance a gamble.
As whispers of espionage ripple through the aristocracy, a mysterious figure known only as the Secret Witness watches, holding knowledge that could alter destinies. Renwick and Marishka must navigate courtly intrigue, hidden loyalties, and the ever‑present threat of surveillance. With each revelation, the line between ally and adversary blurs, forcing the protagonists to question who can truly be trusted. Listeners will be drawn into a world of elegant intrigue where love, honor, and danger intertwine.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (584K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2008-06-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1870–1942
Known for brisk adventure tales and espionage stories, this American writer also had a successful parallel career as an illustrator and artist. His books were popular in the early 20th century, and several were adapted for film.
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