| Author |
Blankensee, Theo von, 1881-1928 |
| Author |
Hageman, Felix (Leonard Felix), 1877-1966 |
| Author |
Matull, Kurt, 1872-1920 |
| Title |
Lord Lister No. 0356: Het verdrag met de Oekraïne
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| Original Publication |
Netherlands: Roman- Boek- en Kunsthandel, 1910, pubdate 1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
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| Summary |
"Lord Lister No. 0356: Het verdrag met de Oekraïne" by Theo von Blankensee et al. is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around political intrigue and espionage involving the Ukrainian diplomat Wladimir Letchitsky and a cast of characters, including the mysterious Lord William Aberdeen, also known as John Raffles. The plot hints at a conspiracy surrounding a secret treaty and explores themes of deception and hidden identities amidst a backdrop of lavish soirées and societal interactions. The opening of the narrative introduces a soirée at Wladimir Letchitsky's opulent residence, where various guests mingle, including diplomats, military personnel, and scholars. Among the attendees are Raffles and his secretary, Charly Brand, who observe the social dynamics and interactions, particularly involving Letchitsky’s daughter Sonja and a rival suitor, Edgar Macpherson. As the evening progresses, Raffles notices a clandestine exchange between Letchitsky's governess and a servant, which piques his interest in potential espionage activities. The scene sets the tone for a thrilling tale of intrigue and danger as Raffles becomes embroiled in uncovering a plot that threatens diplomacy and national security. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Dime novels -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70337 |
| Release Date |
Mar 21, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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