Okewood of the Secret Service - Williams, Valentine
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Experience the thrill of espionage in Valentine Williams's classic, "Okewood of the Secret Service." Immerse yourself in a world of adventure and intrigue as Okewood navigates the perilous landscape of World War I. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a timeless tale of secret service operations during a pivotal moment in history. A gripping work of spy fiction, "Okewood of the Secret Service" delivers a compelling narrative of wartime espionage. Readers will be captivated by the high-stakes world of secret agents and the challenges they face. This adventure, set against the…mehr

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Experience the thrill of espionage in Valentine Williams's classic, "Okewood of the Secret Service." Immerse yourself in a world of adventure and intrigue as Okewood navigates the perilous landscape of World War I. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a timeless tale of secret service operations during a pivotal moment in history. A gripping work of spy fiction, "Okewood of the Secret Service" delivers a compelling narrative of wartime espionage. Readers will be captivated by the high-stakes world of secret agents and the challenges they face. This adventure, set against the backdrop of global conflict, showcases the bravery and ingenuity required to succeed in the shadows. Fans of war and military fiction, as well as those who enjoy general thrillers, will find this book an exciting and engaging read. Discover a classic of the genre, now available in a beautifully presented print edition. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Valentine Williams (1883-1946) distinguished himself as a journalist and an author of espionage thrillers during the first half of the twentieth century. Before turning to fiction, Williams amassed considerable experience as a foreign correspondent for the Daily Mail, an endeavor that saw him reporting from various global hotspots. This career no doubt provided fertile material for his later literary work. Williams' novel 'Okewood of the Secret Service' is a prime example of his narrative prowess, exemplifying the geopolitical intrigue and the dramatic tension he was adept at weaving. His writing style often reflected the tumult of the times, with crisp prose and complex plots that captured the subtleties of international espionage. His protagonist, Desmond Okewood, is an enduring fixture within the spy genre, embodying the intelligence and daring of the ideal interwar secret agent. Williams' contribution to the genre helped to shape modern perceptions of spy fiction, and his works are considered essential reading for aficionados of the form. Today, Valentine Williams is recognized as an important figure in the development of spy literature, a legacy that continues to thrill and engage readers worldwide.