The International Spy

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century espionage, 'The International Spy' by Allen Upward is an exercise in narrative tension and stylish prose. The book is imbued with detailed characterizations and emblematic of the era's dalliance with the mystery and glamour of international intrigue. Upward masterfully weaves a plot that is at once intellectually stimulating and lavishly descriptive, ...