J. Storer Clouston

The Spy in Black (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

A wartime classic of espionage, deception, and double-crosses.

First published in 1917, The Spy in Black by J. Storer Clouston is one of the earliest modern spy thrillers-written in the heat of the First World War. The novel follows Captain Hardt, a German U-boat commander sent on a covert mission to the Orkney Islands, where Britain's naval fleet is stationed. What begins as a daring operation soon becomes a tangled web of deception, shifting loyalties, and psychological intrigue.

Clouston, a Scottish author known for both satire and suspense, pioneered many of the tropes that define the espionage genre: shadowy landings by night, coded secrets, false identities, and betrayals hidden beneath ordinary lives. This is not just a historical curiosity, but a gripping page-turner that foreshadowed the works of John Buchan, Ian Fleming, and John le Carré.

This restored edition, edited by C.S. Bleecker, with preservation support from David Reimer and Al Haines, presents the text with clarity for contemporary readers while honoring its original pace and tone. The Spy in Black remains as suspenseful and atmospheric today as it was when first published-an essential read for fans of classic spy fiction.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bleecker Books
• Seitenzahl: 150
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. September 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798349322273
• Artikelnr.: 75418317

Autorenporträt

J. Storer Clouston was a distinguished early 20th-century British author, recognized for his contributions to the genre of espionage fiction. Born on May 23, 1870, in Cumberland, England, Joseph Storer Clouston pursued his education at Edinburgh University and jurisprudence at the University of Oxford. Despite his education in law, Clouston found his true passion in writing, seamlessly blending humor and intrigue in his narratives. His literary career is best exemplified by the acclaimed novel 'The Spy in Black' (1917), a story characterized by its authentic reflection of wartime espionage and complex characterization, contributing to the formation of the spy novel genre. Clouston's narrative style is often noted for its wit, a hallmark of his Scottish heritage, and his works provide insightful glimpses into the societal attitudes of his time. Outside of his literary endeavors, he played an active role in the social and cultural life of Orkney, Scotland, where he had settled. His ability to synergize humor with suspenseful plots marks his lasting impact on early spy fiction narrative craft. Though less well-known than some of his contemporaries, Clouston's work remains a significant, if somewhat understated, part of the early 20th-century British literary canon. He continued to write until his passing on September 23, 1944. Today, Clouston's novels, including the celebrated 'The Spy in Black', serve as a testament to his talents and enduring influence on the spy fiction genre.