| Author |
Le Queux, William, 1864-1927 |
| Title |
A Secret Service: Being Strange Tales of a Nihilist
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited,1896.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Why I became a Nihilist -- On trackless snows -- My friend, the Princess -- The burlesque of death -- Sophie Zagarovna's secret -- By a vanished hand -- A romance of the steppe -- The velvet paw -- The Judas-kiss -- An Imperial sugar plum -- The confession of Vassilii -- False zero -- The fate of the traitor -- An ikon oath -- The Tzar's spy.
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| Credits |
Carlos Colon, the University of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"A Secret Service: Being Strange Tales of a Nihilist" by William Le Queux is a historical fiction novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces readers to Anton Prèhznev, a Jewish exile who becomes embroiled in the tumultuous world of Nihilism amid the oppression of the Russian autocracy. Through his eyes, the book explores themes of political exile, rebellion, and the human cost of autocratic rule. The opening of the book sets a dramatic tone by presenting Anton's reflections on his tragic backstory, marked by the oppressive regime represented by the Tzar. It recounts the painful events that led him to become a member of the Nihilist party, detailing the arrest of his father, the illness and subsequent death of his mother, and the struggles of his sister Mascha. As Anton vows revenge against the tyrannical forces that wreaked havoc on his family, the narrative profoundly delves into the upbringing and hardships faced by those challenging the oppressive societal structures in Russia. This opening portion establishes a gripping foundation that promises a blend of personal and collective struggles amidst radical political movements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Nihilism -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Russia -- Politics and government -- 1801-1917 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67278 |
| Release Date |
Jan 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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