Great Secret

An English gentleman with a comfortable life suddenly finds himself entangled in international espionage. Hardross Courage leads an idyllic existence managing his family estate, enjoying sports and hunting. But when a desperate stranger bursts into his London hotel room with the words 'They want to kill me,' his orderly world cracks open. What begins as an act of compassion, hiding a fleeing man, draws Hardross into a labyrinth of political intrigue, double agents, and secrets that could destabilize Europe. E. Phillips Oppenheim, the era's most prolific chronicler of international espionage, crafted thrillers that predicted the world wars with uncanny accuracy. This is adventure fiction at its most elegant: a story about what happens when a good man refuses to look away, and how that single choice forever changes the trajectory of his life.