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Thrilling cat-and-mouse espionage in a world of forgers, mi5-like intrigue, and hidden danger.
In this tense page-turner, a sharp-eyed undercover agent tracks a shadowy network of criminals across European cities. As he follows a woman with a dangerous skill set and a ruthless mastermind, the chase moves from street corners to a grand, trap-filled house. Secrets, counterfeit schemes, and a hidden desk push the stakes higher with every turn.
- A veteran spy narrator who reads the room, sizing up people by their hands and glances.
- A complex web of forgers, thieves, and double lives across multiple cities.
- A dramatic, late-night confrontation that tests courage and nerve.
- Clues tucked in safe boxes, clock halls, and coded documents that hint at a larger scheme.
Ideal for readers of classic intrigue and suspenseful capers, where one clever turn can change everything.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This early 20th-century spy thriller follows Secret Agent Kestner as he tracks a master counterfeiter and his deadly cohort across the glamorous cities of Paris, Palermo, and New York. The author immerses the reader in a shadowy world of forgery, deceit, and high-stakes chases, with Kestner constantly on the heels of his enigmatic adversaries. The story delves into the psychology of both the hunter and the hunted, exploring the fine line between justice and brutality, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. Ultimately, the book is a gripping tale of intrigue, testing the limits of human endurance and loyalty, and culminating in a thrilling showdown that will leave readers breathless. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330391587_0
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