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The Zeppelin's Passenger
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- Gutenberg ID
- 1931
- Title
- The Zeppelin's Passenger
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Set against the backdrop of World War I, this espionage thriller follows Sir Henry Maderstrom, a British naval officer secretly laying minefields. When a German spy, posing as Mr. Lessingham, infiltrates his circle, a tense game of deception unfolds involving a zealous captain, a devoted wife, and a zeppelin crash. Ultimately, the spy's own greed leads to the destruction of the German fleet, revealing a tale of patriotism, wit, and unexpected heroism.
- Summary up to 500 words
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In E. Phillips Oppenheim's *The Zeppelin's Passenger*, the narrative unfolds around Sir Henry Maderstrom, a Rear-Admiral secretly laying minefields in British waters during wartime, a fact concealed from his wife, Philippa, and her friend, Helen Fairclough. Their domestic peace is shattered by the arrival of Mr. Lessingham, a mysterious American who is actually a German spy named Maderstrom. This spy, a former officer with a German mother, aims to steal a chart of the minefields to aid the German Navy. His opportunity arises following a Zeppelin crash, during which he believes he has secured a victory by obtaining the chart. However, the plot takes a dramatic turn when the chart is revealed to be a fake, meticulously designed by Sir Henry to mislead the enemy. The spy's fate is sealed when he attempts to flee on a Dutch trawler, only to be left behind as the German fleet is destroyed by the very mines he sought to avoid. The story resolves with the revelation of the spy's true identity, the safety of British forces, and the restoration of trust between Sir Henry and his wife, who had feared he was a traitor. The novel explores themes of espionage, the nature of war, and the importance of individual integrity over nationalistic fervor. Through the spy's eventual escape and the subsequent revelation of Sir Henry's heroic actions, the narrative underscores the complexity of loyalty and the personal sacrifices made during times of conflict.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1931.epub.noimages
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Authors
- E. Phillips Oppenheim
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Categories
- History
- Fiction