A Secret Agent in Port Arthur

By William Oliver Greener

Book Overview

A Secret Agent In Port Arthur is a historical novel written by William Oliver Greener and first published in 1905. The book is set during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 and follows the adventures of a British secret agent named Ronald Sinclair. Sinclair is sent to the besieged city of Port Arthur, which is under attack by the Japanese army, to gather intelligence and disrupt the Russian war effort.The novel is a thrilling tale of espionage, danger and romance, as Sinclair navigates the treacherous world of war-time espionage and falls in love with a Russian woman named Olga. Along the way, he must evade Russian spies and assassins, outwit Japanese interrogators, and uncover a plot to sabotage the Russian fleet.Greener's novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the siege of Port Arthur and the brutal realities of war. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century espionage, with its secret codes, invisible ink, and hidden messages. A Secret Agent In Port Arthur is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and spy thrillers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164547453
• ISBN13: 9781164547457
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"