The Secret Witness by George Gibbs
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"The Secret Witness" by George Gibbs is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of pre-World War I Europe, the story revolves around Hugh Renwick, an English diplomat, and his passionate relationship with the Countess Marishka. As political tensions rise, the two are drawn into a covert intrigue involving the Archduke of Austria, leading to unexpected dangers and moral dilemmas that test their love and loyalties. At
the start of the narrative, we find Renwick pursuing Marishka in a rose garden, where they experience a moment of romantic connection. However, their idyllic encounter is abruptly interrupted by the unexpected arrival of the Archduke and his entourage. As Renwick eavesdrops on a secret meeting discussing the fateful political alliances shaping Europe, he becomes aware of the significance of the information he possesses. This illuminates the precariousness of their situation, propelling Renwick to act swiftly to protect Marishka and the fragile peace between their nations. The tension between personal love and national duty sets the stage for a gripping tale of intrigue and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gibbs, George, 1870-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Secret Witness |
| Credits |
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25689 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25689-4 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 590 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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