Number 70, Berlin: A Story of Britain's Peril

Name: Number 70, Berlin: A Story of Britain's Peril
Author: William Le Queux

By William Le Queux

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The narrative follows influential company directors who decide to remove an employee after he appears to have overheard compromising discussion, triggering a chain of calculated maneuvers, social maneuvering, and covert threats. Action moves between boardrooms, fashionable gatherings, and sudden alarming incidents, showing how ambition, public virtue, and fear of exposure drive characters to ruthless choices. The plot examines duplicity, the management of reputation, and the risks private schemes create amid heightened wartime anxieties.

About the Author

William Le Queux

William Le Queux was a British author and journalist known for his prolific output in the early 20th century, particularly in the genres of adventure and espionage fiction. His works often reflect the anxieties of his time, especially regarding national security and foreign threats. Among his notable titles is "A Secret Service: Being Strange Tales of a Nihilist," which showcases his flair for thrilling narratives intertwined with political intrigue. Le Queux's writing is characterized by its vivid storytelling and a keen sense of the dramatic, making him a significant figure in the landscape of popular literature during his era.