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- 220pages
- 8 heures de lecture
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Adolf Verloc is working as a spy in London, when he's recruited to commit a terrorist act that could endanger the lives of countless citizens. It's a professional decision that has an unexpected impact on his personal life. Adolf Verloc lives in London and runs a shop where he sells underground books and materials. He's considered a member of a local anarchist group but is also a spy for a foreign government. His handler, Mr. Vladimir, instructs him to plant a bomb in the Greenwich Observatory. Verloc initially resists but cowers to Mr. Vladimir's threats. Using a time jump and different perspectives, the novel examines the impact of Verloc's fateful actions. The Secret Agent is a standout among Joseph Conrad's stellar bibliography. With its descriptive setting and political themes, the author creates a truly captivating tale. It's a thrilling account of espionage, betrayal and homegrown terrorism. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Secret Agent is both modern and readable.
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The Secret Agent, Joseph Conrad
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2021
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- Titre
- The Secret Agent
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Joseph Conrad
- Éditeur
- Graphic Arts Books
- Publié
- 2021
- Pages
- 220
- ISBN10
- 1513269372
- ISBN13
- 9781513269375
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Polars & Thrillers, Thèmes psychologiques, Polars, Roman social, Série Policier, Problèmes sociaux
- Première publication
- 1907
- Titre original
- The Secret Agent
- Évaluation
- 3,55 sur 5
- Description
- Adolf Verloc is working as a spy in London, when he's recruited to commit a terrorist act that could endanger the lives of countless citizens. It's a professional decision that has an unexpected impact on his personal life. Adolf Verloc lives in London and runs a shop where he sells underground books and materials. He's considered a member of a local anarchist group but is also a spy for a foreign government. His handler, Mr. Vladimir, instructs him to plant a bomb in the Greenwich Observatory. Verloc initially resists but cowers to Mr. Vladimir's threats. Using a time jump and different perspectives, the novel examines the impact of Verloc's fateful actions. The Secret Agent is a standout among Joseph Conrad's stellar bibliography. With its descriptive setting and political themes, the author creates a truly captivating tale. It's a thrilling account of espionage, betrayal and homegrown terrorism. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Secret Agent is both modern and readable.