Project Gutenberg 2017-10-16 Public domain in the USA. 118 Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) 1866 1946 Partridge, Anthony Oppenheim, Edward Phillips Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat The man who could have ended the war -- The lost formula -- A deal with Niko -- General Matravers repays -- Susceptible Mr. Kessner -- The machinations of Mr. Courlander -- The indiscreet traveller -- The undeniable force -- An interrupted revue -- The sentence of the court. Produced by Al Haines "Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of World War I and revolves around the intrigue and tension of the era, particularly focusing on diplomatic relations and espionage. The main character, Ambrose Lavendale, appears to play a significant role in the unfolding events related to the war and some mysterious inventions that have the potential to change its trajectory. The opening of the book introduces the bustling atmosphere of a London bar during wartime. Here, we meet Ambrose Lavendale, an American who becomes intrigued by a seemingly inconspicuous man named Daniel Hurn. This man's peculiar laughter in response to the horrific use of poisonous gas by German forces draws Lavendale's attention, leading to a conversation that reveals Hurn's claim that he can stop the war. As their interaction develops, Lavendale learns more about Hurn's remarkable invention concerning warfare, setting the stage for a thrilling narrative interwoven with elements of mystery, potential betrayal, and the stakes of wartime secrets. The dynamic between Lavendale and the enigmatic Hurn, alongside the advent of compelling characters, suggests an intricate plot filled with suspense and international intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories, English English fiction -- 20th century Spy stories, English PR Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: History - Modern (1750+) 382432 2025-09-22T08:52:23.915539 text/html 359268 2025-02-27T12:23:59 text/html 168089 2025-09-22T08:52:28.568562 application/epub+zip 173925 2025-09-22T08:52:24.591570 application/epub+zip 173925 2025-09-22T08:52:24.266575 application/epub+zip 283315 2025-09-22T08:52:31.685585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270273 2025-09-22T08:52:28.221566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274101 2022-08-25T07:15:52.640317 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349776 2025-09-22T08:52:22.874597 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 322432 2025-02-27T12:23:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17880 2025-09-22T08:52:31.817511 application/rdf+xml 7984 2025-09-22T08:52:24.347536 image/jpeg 1576 2025-09-22T08:52:24.306568 image/jpeg 159735 2025-09-22T08:52:23.946604 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia