
In the smoky back‑rooms of a bustling political rally, a young, sharp‑eyed agent named Kingston Brooks finds himself thrust into a world of high‑stakes maneuvering. Tasked with navigating the tangled loyalties of aristocratic families, he must balance his own ambitions with the demands of powerful patrons like Mr. Bullsom while the whispers of scandal and ambition swirl through the grand halls.
As Brooks juggles secret correspondences and uneasy alliances, a charismatic yet enigmatic figure looms over the scene, hinting at darker motives hidden behind polished manners. The novel weaves together intrigue, social maneuvering, and a touch of moral ambiguity, inviting listeners to follow a newcomer’s quest to uncover truth in a society where appearances often mask dangerous intentions.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (510K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-10-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1946
Best known for fast-moving thrillers and political mysteries, this prolific English novelist helped shape early 20th-century popular suspense. His stories mixed high society, international intrigue, and sharp, readable plotting that kept generations of readers hooked.
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