Frenzied Fiction

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Frenzied Fiction

by Stephen Leacock

ENยท~4 hours

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A veteran operative steps out of the shadows to explain what it truly means to be a spy. He treats the very word as a source of shivers, yet glides through hotels, cities, and societies with a casual confidence that borders on the absurd. His prose blends dry military precision with whimsical asides, turning clandestine protocols into dark comedy. From secret codes that instantly secure a New York hotel room to the anonymity that defines his existence, the narrator invites listeners into a world where any passerby could be an agent.

He recounts a recent episode in a bustling hotel lobby, where a whispered phrase secures a room in an instant and a sudden fainting spell reveals the presence of a notorious Russian operative. A casual stroll past a stranger in a straw hat turns an ordinary street scene into a covert alert. As the tale unfolds, listeners can expect a cascade of daring missions, cryptic codes, and the unsettling humor that only a seasoned spy can deliver.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (262K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Gardner Buchanan, and David Widger

Release date

2005-07-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Stephen Leacock

Stephen Leacock

1869โ€“1944

Best known for sharp, warmhearted comic writing, this Canadian author and professor turned everyday life, politics, and small-town manners into enduring satire. His humor is light on its feet but often carries a serious edge beneath the laughs.

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