The Double Spy

Moore, Dan T.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.4

Word count: 41K words
Chapters: 5

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Double Spy by Dan T. MooreAuthor: Moore, Dan T.,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Mar 26, 2010

Editor's review

This is a short, sharply themed public-domain novel in English, classified under American and Canadian literature, built around the premise of a "double spy" and thus inherently charged with the tension of concealed identity and shifting allegiances. As an e-text released by Project Gutenberg, its value lies first in being openly and easily accessible, letting readers encounter early English popular fiction at little cost; second, its subject matter offers a point of reference for readers used to modern spy thrillers, who can compare how early narratives handle suspense, dialogue, and character motivation. The book does not rely on intricate structure but on situation-driven momentum, making it suitable for reading in one or two sittings on a commute or over a weekend. Noting the gaps between words and deeds under the dual identity will be more rewarding than simply following the plot.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers of popular fiction who enjoy spy stories and identity reversals
Learners who want short English novels for extensive reading practice
Those interested in how early English popular fiction tells its stories
Readers in need of low-cost public-domain e-book resources

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting rigorous spy logic and intricate conspiracy plotting
Those with little English reading experience who depend on detailed annotations
Readers who prefer long, multi-stranded narratives and deep character portrayal

Reading tips

Read through once for the plot, then revisit the dialogue and action tied to the dual identity.
Keep brief notes on shifts in the characters' allegiances to help trace the spy premise.
If the English proves difficult, read a summary first, then the original, to lower the threshold.
After finishing, compare with modern spy fiction to consider how early popular novels handled suspense.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book difficult to read?

Overall it is on the easier side of English popular fiction. Sentence structures are not complex; the main difficulties are old-fashioned expressions and a few background terms. Anyone with basic English reading ability can finish it with a dictionary, and it is best to focus on following the plot rather than puzzling over individual words.

About how long is the story?

No specific word count is given. Given the usual nature of public-domain e-books, a single volume of this kind is generally not long and can be read in one or two sittings. Skim the table of contents or the first few pages to estimate length, then set aside a continuous reading period so you do not lose track of the characters.

Does the e-book include annotations or an introduction?

Public-domain e-books from Project Gutenberg generally reproduce the original text and usually do not include a modern introduction or detailed annotations. If you need background, consult materials on American and Canadian literature yourself, or read alongside an annotated edition.

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About the author

Moore, Dan T. Author

Dan T. Moore is an author about whom little public information is available. All that is currently known is that one work by him has come down to us, The Double Spy. Since his dates of birth and death, nationality, education, and writing career cannot be verified, almost nothing is known about his life: no traceable record remains, nor is there any contemporary testimony about his writing. Judging from this single confirmed work, he wrote fiction in the spy genre, which typically revolves around disguised identities, intelligence maneuvering, and crises of trust, with plots driven by suspense and reversals. One book alone makes it hard to judge his overall style or literary standing, or to assess his later influence. The title The Double Spy itself suggests a figure who is doubly embedded or whose true allegiance is ambiguous, a framework common in spy fiction from the Cold War era. With sources so scarce, readers can know this author only through that one work, and other details await further verification.