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
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (51)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length7 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent (Annotated)
2Chapter I. Some Peculiar Circumstances
3Chapter II. Ashton-Kirk Goes to Eastbury
4Chapter III. An International Affair
5Chapter IV. The Taking Off of Dr. Morse
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6Chapter V. The Hound Strikes the Trail
7Chapter VI. The Visit of Okiu
8Chapter VII. The Methylene Stain
9Chapter VIII. The House on Fordham Road
10Chapter IX. Okiu Once More
11Chapter X. Some Startling Intelligence
12Chapter XI. A Ray of Light
13Chapter XII. Karkowsky Gets Some Attention
14Chapter XIII. Old Nanon Speaks
15Chapter XIV. Okiu Writes a Letter
16Chapter XV. Almost
17Chapter XVI. In The Dark
18Chapter XVII. The Silhouettes
19Chapter XVIII. Gone!
20Chapter XIX. The Taxi-Cab
21Chapter XX. Fresh Developments
22Chapter XXI. The Man With the Decoration
23Chapter XXII. The German Embassy Ball
24Chapter XXIII. What Von Stunnenberg Thought
25Chapter XXIV. Surprised!
26Chapter XXV. Caught!
27Chapter XXVI. The Truth
28Chapter XXVII. Conclusion
29Memorable Quotes
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