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London, 1886. Adolf Verloc, storeowner by day and secret agent by night, has been assigned the task of destroying the Greenwich Observatory. Behind his seemingly harmless exterior as a devoted husband and businessman lie dark secrets, private alliances, and dangerous motives.

As the story unfolds, Verloc''s secrets unravel with devastating consequences that threaten his livelihood, his young wife, and her simple-minded brother.

Joseph Conrad''s captivating story of love, suspicion, and secrecy is based on real events.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

The Secret Agent

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    A Paperback / softback by Joseph Conrad

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      Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/11/2018
      ISBN13: 9781788884068, 978-1788884068
      ISBN10: 178888406X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      London, 1886. Adolf Verloc, storeowner by day and secret agent by night, has been assigned the task of destroying the Greenwich Observatory. Behind his seemingly harmless exterior as a devoted husband and businessman lie dark secrets, private alliances, and dangerous motives.

      As the story unfolds, Verloc''s secrets unravel with devastating consequences that threaten his livelihood, his young wife, and her simple-minded brother.

      Joseph Conrad''s captivating story of love, suspicion, and secrecy is based on real events.

      ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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