The Man with the Clubfoot
1918
The Man with the Clubfoot, published in 1918 by Valentine Williams, is a spy thriller set during World War I. The novel follows Desmond Okewood, a British officer in secret service, as he attempts to thwart the plans of a notorious German spy known as the 'Man with the Clubfoot.' His mission involves recovering a compromising letter from the Kaiser while searching for his missing brother believed to be in enemy territory. This book is notable for being the first in a series featuring the character of Doctor Adolph Grunt, Germany's top secret agent.
