Sant of the Secret Service: Some Revelations of Spies and Spying

"Sant of the Secret Service: Some Revelations of Spies and Spying" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the late 1910s. The narrative centers around Gerry Sant, a skilled spy who operates within various European intelligence networks. The book delves into the thrilling and dangerous world of espionage during World War I, showcasing the complexities of spy operations and the intricate web of deceit that surrounds them. The opening of the story introduces Gerry Sant as he engages in secretive work amid the bustling streets of London. He meets Gabrielle Soyez, a talented female agent, and discusses a critical mission involving a potential threat from German submarines. As the narrative unfolds, the urgency of their mission is underscored by intense encounters, including a near-assassination attempt. The initial chapters set the stage for a gripping tale of espionage, filled with suspense and the constant threat of danger as Sant navigates a world where trust is scarce and betrayal lurks around every corner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

William Tufnell Le Queux was an Anglo-French journalist and writer. He was also a diplomat, a traveller, a flying buff who officiated at the first British air meeting at Doncaster in 1909, and a wireless pioneer who broadcast music from his own station long before radio was generally available; his claims regarding his own abilities and exploits, however, were usually exaggerated. His best-known works are the anti-French and anti-Russian invasion fantasy The Great War in England in 1897 (1894) and the anti-German invasion fantasy The Invasion of 1910 (1906), the latter becoming a bestseller.