Secret Service (1912)

Secret Service is a novel written by Cyrus Townsend Brady and published in 1912. The book is a thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. The story follows the adventures of a young Union officer named Dick Shirley, who is recruited by the Secret Service to go behind enemy lines and gather intelligence on Confederate forces. Along the way, he meets a beautiful Southern belle named Kate Van Auken, who becomes his love interest and complicates his mission. As Dick delves deeper into the world of espionage, he must navigate dangerous territory and outsmart Confederate spies in order to complete his mission and save the Union. The book is full of action, suspense, and romance, making it a classic of its time. It also offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of espionage during the Civil War and the role of the Secret Service in American history. Overall, Secret Service is a gripping and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, spy novels, and adventure stories alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.