The Traitors
1903
The Traitors, written by E. Phillips Oppenheim and first published in 1903, is a political spy novel set in a fictional European state called Theos during a time of national turmoil. The story follows Nicholas of Reist, who is urged by his sister Marie to embrace his leadership role amidst threats from traitors and foreign adversaries. As he grapples with his noble heritage and the demands of a republic, Nicholas must navigate the complexities of power and loyalty, ultimately hinting at a potential restoration of monarchy in a landscape rife with intrigue and betrayal.
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“Pooh!" she exclaimed. "Fancy asking a woman to be reasonable!””
— E. Phillips Oppenheim
“We may not even meet again, Francis, till the map of Europe has been rewritten with the blood of many of our friends and millions of our country-people.””
— E. Phillips Oppenheim
