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Title: Havoc
Note: Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "Havoc" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story begins amidst a tense political atmosphere in Europe, focusing on the interactions between a group of men—especially Bellamy, a spy, and Dorward, a journalist—who are observing a significant meeting between powerful leaders. The characters grapple with their emotions and responsibilities as they anticipate the dire consequences of these political maneuvers. The opening of the book sets the stage for an intricate web of espionage, betrayal, and personal conflict. It introduces us to Bellamy and Dorward, who are consumed by a sense of failure in uncovering the secrets of a crucial diplomatic meeting between the Czar and Austrian and German leaders. As their conversation unfolds, they hint at the looming threat of war and the unrest permeating Europe. Meanwhile, an important female character, Louise, enters the scene with her own motives and connections, adding layers to the narrative of intrigue and emotional struggle, hinting at a romantic subplot between her and Bellamy. The stage is rife with potential for twists and turns, positioning "Havoc" as a suspenseful tale of political tension and personal stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 2287
Published: Aug 1, 2000
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Spy stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Havoc
Note: Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "Havoc" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story begins amidst a tense political atmosphere in Europe, focusing on the interactions between a group of men—especially Bellamy, a spy, and Dorward, a journalist—who are observing a significant meeting between powerful leaders. The characters grapple with their emotions and responsibilities as they anticipate the dire consequences of these political maneuvers. The opening of the book sets the stage for an intricate web of espionage, betrayal, and personal conflict. It introduces us to Bellamy and Dorward, who are consumed by a sense of failure in uncovering the secrets of a crucial diplomatic meeting between the Czar and Austrian and German leaders. As their conversation unfolds, they hint at the looming threat of war and the unrest permeating Europe. Meanwhile, an important female character, Louise, enters the scene with her own motives and connections, adding layers to the narrative of intrigue and emotional struggle, hinting at a romantic subplot between her and Bellamy. The stage is rife with potential for twists and turns, positioning "Havoc" as a suspenseful tale of political tension and personal stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 2287
Published: Aug 1, 2000
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Spy stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.