Ashenden, Or: The British AgentAshenden: The British Agent is founded on Maugham's experiences in the English Intelligence Department during World War I, but rearranged for the purposes of fiction. This fascinating book contains the most expert stories of espionage ever written. For a period of time after it was first published the book became official required reading for persons entering the secret service. The plot follows the imaginary John Ashenden who during World War I is a spy for British Intelligence. He is sent first to Geneva and later to Russia. Instead of one story from start to finish, the chapters contain individual stories involving many different characters. All of the people whom Ashenden meets during his travels have their own reason for being involved in the spy game, and each are more complex than they first look. |
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Page 18
... Ashenden casually put to him the pre - arranged question . The pre - arranged answer was given , and sitting down beside him , Ashenden ordered himself a Dubonnet . The spy was a stocky little fellow , shab- bily dressed , with a bullet ...
... Ashenden casually put to him the pre - arranged question . The pre - arranged answer was given , and sitting down beside him , Ashenden ordered himself a Dubonnet . The spy was a stocky little fellow , shab- bily dressed , with a bullet ...
Page 33
... Ashenden to your Highness , " said the baroness , speaking in her fluent French . Ashenden bowed and took the proffered hand . The Prince gave him a quick look , but did not speak . Ma- dame de Higgins went on : " I do not know if you ...
... Ashenden to your Highness , " said the baroness , speaking in her fluent French . Ashenden bowed and took the proffered hand . The Prince gave him a quick look , but did not speak . Ma- dame de Higgins went on : " I do not know if you ...
Page 126
... Ashenden came out of the carriage the two men went in . Giulia Lazzari huddled back into her corner . Ashenden gave the postcard to an agent who was waiting to take it to Pontarlier and then made his way along the crowded train to his ...
... Ashenden came out of the carriage the two men went in . Giulia Lazzari huddled back into her corner . Ashenden gave the postcard to an agent who was waiting to take it to Pontarlier and then made his way along the crowded train to his ...
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