Adolf Verloc is working as a spy in London, when he's recruited to commit a terrorist act that could endanger the lives of countless citizens. It's a professional decision that has an unexpected impact on his personal life. Adolf Verloc lives in London and runs a shop where he sells underground books and materials. He's considered a member of a local anarchist group but is also a spy for a foreign government. His handler, Mr. Vladimir, instructs him to plant a bomb in the Greenwich Observatory. Verloc initially resists ...
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Adolf Verloc is working as a spy in London, when he's recruited to commit a terrorist act that could endanger the lives of countless citizens. It's a professional decision that has an unexpected impact on his personal life. Adolf Verloc lives in London and runs a shop where he sells underground books and materials. He's considered a member of a local anarchist group but is also a spy for a foreign government. His handler, Mr. Vladimir, instructs him to plant a bomb in the Greenwich Observatory. Verloc initially resists but cowers to Mr. Vladimir's threats. Using a time jump and different perspectives, the novel examines the impact of Verloc's fateful actions. The Secret Agent is a standout among Joseph Conrad's stellar bibliography. With its descriptive setting and political themes, the author creates a truly captivating tale. It's a thrilling account of espionage, betrayal and homegrown terrorism. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Secret Agent is both modern and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.
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This is an excellent novel. Unfortunately, after I ordered it, the seller discovered that he or she did not have the copy I ordered. Hence, I never saw the Folio Society edition, the one I wished for.
JBronson
May 8, 2007
The many reverberations of accidents
Another superbly written book from an author whose native language is not English. Here, ineptness has far-reaching consequences.