Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Classic Spy Thriller of Forensic Deduction, Hidden Identities, and Gentleman Detective IntrigueBy John T. McIntyre
Length7h 50m
About this audiobook
Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent extends John T. McIntyre's popular detective cycle into the shadowed territory of espionage, conspiracy, and international intrigue. Its hero, the cultivated and intellectually formidable Ashton-Kirk, moves through a world of coded motives, hidden identities, and carefully staged dangers. Written in the brisk, dramatic manner of early twentieth-century popular fiction, the novel blends ratiocinative detection with the momentum of adventure romance, standing at an interesting crossroads between Sherlockian deduction and the emerging spy thriller. John T. McIntyre was an American novelist and journalist whose work reflects the energies of urban modernity, mass readership, and serialized entertainment. His Ashton-Kirk books reveal a writer attentive to the period's fascination with science, criminology, secret networks, and the gentleman-expert as a stabilizing figure amid social uncertainty. McIntyre's experience in popular letters helped him craft narratives that were accessible, suspenseful, and alert to contemporary anxieties. Readers interested in classic detective fiction, pre–World War I espionage narratives, or the genealogy of the modern secret agent will find this novel especially rewarding. It offers both period charm and genuine narrative propulsion, making it a valuable rediscovery for admirers of intelligent, atmospheric adventure.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length7 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16Chapter XV. Almost
2Chapter I. Some Peculiar Circumstances
17Chapter XVI. In The Dark
3Chapter II. Ashton-Kirk Goes to Eastbury
18Chapter XVII. The Silhouettes
4Chapter III. An International Affair
19Chapter XVIII. Gone!
5Chapter IV. The Taking Off of Dr. Morse
20Chapter XIX. The Taxi-Cab
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6Chapter V. The Hound Strikes the Trail
21Chapter XX. Fresh Developments
7Chapter VI. The Visit of Okiu
22Chapter XXI. The Man With the Decoration
8Chapter VII. The Methylene Stain
23Chapter XXII. The German Embassy Ball
9Chapter VIII. The House on Fordham Road
24Chapter XXIII. What Von Stunnenberg Thought
10Chapter IX. Okiu Once More
25Chapter XXIV. Surprised!
11Chapter X. Some Startling Intelligence
26Chapter XXV. Caught!
12Chapter XI. A Ray of Light
27Chapter XXVI. The Truth
13Chapter XII. Karkowsky Gets Some Attention
28Chapter XXVII. Conclusion
14Chapter XIII. Old Nanon Speaks
29Memorable Quotes
15Chapter XIV. Okiu Writes a Letter
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