Project Gutenberg 2021-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 132 Deeping, Warwick 1877 1950 Deeping, George Warwick Michael, A. C. (Arthur C.) Michael, Arthur C. Michael, A.C. 13007525 The House of Spies Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) "The House of Spies" by Warwick Deeping is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jasper Benham, a spirited young man who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous adventure involving horse thieves during a tumultuous period, with hints of espionage lurking in the background. He quickly becomes captivated by the enigmatic Nance Durrell, a notable figure found in the setting of Stonehanger, amplifying the mystery that surrounds both the characters and the plot. At the start of the narrative, Jasper Benham is awakened by the sounds of intruders attempting to steal horses from his stable. He courageously confronts the horse thieves, showcasing his determination. After the fray, he finds himself with a broken arm, leading him to Nance Durrell at Stonehanger House, who tends to his injury. As Jasper recovers, he learns more about the mysterious Durrell family while feeling an undeniable connection with Nance. The opening not only sets the stage for his physical struggles but also introduces the intricacies of relationships that will evolve, hinting at the darker forces at play in their world. The beginning is steeped in suspense and establishes various thematic elements, including bravery, young love, and the looming threat of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Historical fiction England -- Fiction Spy stories Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 529382 2025-06-26T06:37:41.803351 text/html 514852 2024-10-18T14:58:13 text/html 686749 2025-06-26T06:37:49.482314 application/epub+zip 695367 2025-06-26T06:37:43.267346 application/epub+zip 352935 2025-06-26T06:37:42.480382 application/epub+zip 778859 2025-06-26T06:37:53.784345 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 767141 2025-06-26T06:37:48.838327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 508872 2022-09-29T16:06:14.369436 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 482863 2025-06-26T06:37:39.817352 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 463032 2024-10-18T14:58:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17604 2025-06-26T06:37:53.914351 application/rdf+xml 10264 2025-06-26T06:37:42.722368 image/jpeg 2358 2025-06-26T06:37:42.600342 image/jpeg 715411 2025-06-26T06:37:41.850454 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