
A seasoned British operative is thrust into the shadowy world of wartime espionage, tasked with slipping behind enemy lines to gather crucial intelligence. Disguised as a local, he navigates a coast shrouded in fog, where every stranger could be a watchful guard or a hidden ally. The tension builds as he races against time, aware that a single misstep could expose his true purpose and doom his mission.
As the spy delves deeper, he discovers a tangled web of loyalties among civilians, soldiers, and even fellow agents. Trust becomes a scarce commodity, and he must decide whether to follow orders or act on his own conscience when the stakes rise unexpectedly. Listeners will be drawn into the claustrophobic cat‑and‑mouse chase, feeling each heartbeat of danger as the first act unfolds.
Language
en
Duration
~2 minutes (2K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2010-09-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1870–1944
Best known for the comic hit The Lunatic at Large, this Scottish writer moved easily between witty fiction, spy stories, and serious history. His work also reached the screen, with The Spy in Black and His First Offence adapted for film.
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