The Spy

Languageen
First published2006-02-01
RightsPublic domain in the USA.
Gutenberg ID#9845

Description

"The Spy" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel published in 1821. Set during the American Revolution, the story unfolds in the neutral ground between British and Continental forces in New York. When a mysterious stranger seeks shelter at a Loyalist family's home, a web of secrets, disguises, and divided loyalties emerges. At the center is Harvey Birch, a peddler suspected of espionage, whose true allegiance remains hidden. Romance, duty, and deception collide as characters navigate the dangerous landscape between warring sides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

  • Historical fiction
  • War stories
  • United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
  • Domestic fiction
  • Spy stories
  • New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
  • PS

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