When Scout Meets Scout; or, The Aeroplane Spy
Enriched edition. Aerial Espionage and Thrilling Adventures in World War IBy H. L. Sayler
Length5h 10m
About this audiobook
In "When Scout Meets Scout; or, The Aeroplane Spy," H. L. Sayler intertwines elements of adventure and espionage in a narrative that reflects the technological anxieties of the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the First World War, the novel explores the thrilling, and often morally ambiguous, world of aerial reconnaissance. Sayler employs a clear, engaging prose style that draws upon both action-filled sequences and moments of introspection, offering readers a glimpse into the psyche of young aviators navigating their duties and the broader implications of war. The interplay between innocence and the harsh realities of espionage underpins the narrative as the characters evolve amid shifting allegiances and the technology of flight. H. L. Sayler, an author influenced by the burgeoning interest in aviation and military technology, channels his own experiences and observations into this work. His background in journalism and storytelling enables him to craft a vibrant tapestry of conflict, camaraderie, and the spirit of adventure. Sayler captures the zeitgeist of his era, infusing the text with historical nuance and an understanding of the profound changes brought about by aviation. This engaging tale is highly recommended for readers who appreciate historical fiction laden with action and moral complexity. "When Scout Meets Scout" delivers not only gripping thrills but also a thoughtful exploration of loyalty and human courage in the face of overwhelming adversity. It is a compelling read for enthusiasts of aviation history and spy narratives alike.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for 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, Action and Adventure
Length5 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2When Scout Meets Scout; or, The Aeroplane Spy (pt. 1)
3When Scout Meets Scout; or, The Aeroplane Spy (pt. 2)
4When Scout Meets Scout; or, The Aeroplane Spy (pt. 3)
5Memorable Quotes
More from H. L. Sayler
Remarkably Bright CreaturesShelby Van Pelt11h 17m4.4 (1.7M)$29 · $0.00
The New Human Revolution, vol. 1Daisaku Ikeda7h 46m4.7 (669)$12 · $0.00
The ReunionJana Deleon6h 31m4.6 (1.6K)$26 · $0.00
To Hold and ProtectSandra Owens7h 59m4.6 (1.1K)$8 · $0.00
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Complete Edition)Arthur Conan Doyle12h 41m4.6 (286.7K)$1.99 · $0.00
Farewell My Lovely (Annotated)Raymond Chandler10h 37m4.6 (1.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
Olympic Mountain PursuitJodie Bailey5h 55m4.6 (638)$12 · $0.00
Glen AffricKarine Giebel22h 51m4.5 (3.2K)$46 · $0.00
Deadly Badlands PursuitSharee Stover5h 53m4.6 (361)$12 · $0.00
Crime and Punishment (The Unabridged Garnett Translation) (Annotated)Fyodor Dostoevsky24h 25m4.5 (15.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
AngelAnita Waller10h 30m4.6 (672)$30 · $0.00
The BorderDon Winslow29h 8m4.5 (35.7K)$53 · $0.00
FlashpointCatherine Coulter11h 38m4.5 (11.6K)$29 · $0.00
Tracking Stolen SecretsLaura Scott5h 37m4.5 (2.2K)$12 · $0.00
The Gothic Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Illustrated Edition)Edgar Allan Poe21h 5m4.5 (2.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
The Man in the Brown Suit & They Came to BaghdadAgatha Christie15h 43m4.6 (495)$33 · $0.00
Fang Si-Chi's First Love ParadiseYi-Han Lin8h 25m4.5 (4K)$26 · $0.00
The Rose CodeKate Quinn16h 2m4.4 (493.7K)$33 · $0.00
No Woman Left BehindJulie Moffett8h 49m4.5 (3K)$25 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m4.7 (670)$28 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m4.6 (33.1K)$33 · $0.00
Something Like LoveBeverly Jenkins10h 21m4.6 (2.7K)$29 · $0.00
Scaramouche (Annotated)Rafael Sabatini15h 24m4.6 (1.8K)$2 · $0.00
Jubal Stone: U.S. Marshal: Blood Trail To Hell: A Western Adventure NovelCasey Nash3h 42m4.6 (3.2K)$18 · $0.00
The Labyrinth of the SpiritsCarlos Ruiz Zafon27h 55m4.5 (77.2K)$53 · $0.00
Ship of the Line (Annotated)Cecil Louis Troughton Smith11h 13m4.6 (1K)$2 · $0.00
ShivajiRanjit Desai25h 13m4.6 (3.1K)$24 · $0.00
The Road to Gundagai (The Matilda Saga, #3)Jackie French12h 31m4.6 (1.2K)$33 · $0.00
TimelessR. A. Salvatore12h 30m4.5 (8K)$33 · $0.00
An Inside JobDaniel Silva9h 28m4.4 (26.3K)$29 · $0.00
The CommodoreP. T. Deutermann11h 53m4.5 (2.4K)$20 · $0.00
A Closed and Common OrbitBecky Chambers11h 30m4.4 (140.7K)$29 · $0.00
Thud!Terry Pratchett10h 31m4.4 (112.6K)$8 · $0.00
All Quiet on the Western Front (Annotated)Erich Maria Remarque8h 34m4.4 (12.9K)$1.99 · $0.00
Crime and punishmentFyodor Dostoevsky22h 34m4.4 (1.3M)$3 · $0.00
Exit FeeBrad Taylor3h 16m4.5 (1.9K)$18 · $0.00
The Alice NetworkKate Quinn15h 7m4.4 (887.1K)$33 · $0.00
The Ohio River Trilogy: Betty Zane, The Spirit of the Border & The Last TrailZane Grey29h 8m4.4 (1.8K)$1 · $0.00
A Darkness ReturnsRaymond E. Feist19h 29m4.4 (1.9K)$40 · $0.00
You may also like
Johnny TremainEsther Forbes8h 44m3.9 (72.8K)$20
Just Patty (Annotated)Jean Webster6h 46m3.9 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Big Nate Strikes AgainLincoln Peirce1h 50m4.4 (41.8K)$16 · $0.00
Surviving the ApplewhitesStephanie S. Tolan4h 15m3.9 (13.8K)$20 · $0.00
Ms. Bixby's Last DayJohn David Anderson7h 48m4.4 (12K)$26 · $0.00
Last Term at Malory TowersEnid Blyton5h 6m4.3 (25.3K)$2 · $0.00
Little MenLouisa May Alcott22h 54m4.1 (145.9K)$2 · $0.00
A Kind of ParadiseAmy Rebecca Tan6h 33m4.3 (1.5K)$24 · $0.00
MikeP. G. Wodehouse12h 24m4.1 (2.1K)$2.30
Young BucksMatt Jackson, Nick Jackson9h 45m4.4 (2.8K)$29 · $0.00
Toby TylerJames Otis4h 36m4.0 (1.6K)$20
Tom Slade : Boy Scout of the Moving PicturesPercy Keese Fitzhugh3h 31m4.2 (32)$2 · $0.00
Mabel's MishapAmy Ella Blanchard1h 33m$2.40
Polly: A New-Fashioned GirlL. T. Meade8h 16m3.3 (33)$1 · $0.00
Game Face, Set 1Rich Wallace5h 39m$20
The Mountaintop School for Dogs and Other Second ChancesEllen Cooney9h 37m3.5 (3.8K)$29 · $0.00
The Kade Family Saga, Vol. 4Laurel Mouritsen11h 2m4.3 (236)$20
John Lincoln ClemE. F. Abbott2h 58m3.9 (214)$15
Rebel SiegeJim Kjelgaard5h 51m$2 · $0.00
Fitz the FilibusterGeorge Manville Fenn14h 3m$2 · $0.00