The Secret Service Submarine: A Story of the Present War
1915
The Secret Service Submarine: A Story of the Present War
1915
Adventure, British Literature, Novels
The Secret Service Submarine: A Story of the Present War, written by Guy Thorne and published in 1915, is a fictional adventure set against the backdrop of World War I. The story follows John Carey, a young schoolmaster whose aspiration to enlist is thwarted by a leg injury, leading him into a world of espionage involving his headmaster, Dr. Upjelly, and his brother, a lieutenant-commander in the submarine division. The novel explores themes of patriotism, sacrifice, and the complexities of serving one's country during wartime.
