Elusive Isabel by Jacques Futrelle

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Author Futrelle, Jacques, 1875-1912
Illustrator Kimball, Alonzo, 1874-1923
Title Elusive Isabel
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Steven desJardins and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "Elusive Isabel" by Jacques Futrelle is a novel written during the early 20th century. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Washington, D.C., the narrative unfolds with political intrigue and the clandestine operations of international diplomacy, revolving around the enigmatic character, Isabel Thorne. The story hints at a complex web of espionage, manipulation, and the search for an elusive truth that can alter the course of nations. The opening of "Elusive Isabel" introduces the reader to the climate of Washington, depicted as a city rich with superficial civility yet plagued by deep-seated treachery. We meet Count di Rosini, the Italian ambassador, who receives mysterious notes urging him to meet a certain lady, later revealed to be Isabel Thorne. As the ambassador is captivated by her charm and enigmatic presence, pivotal events unfold, including her requests to attend a state ball and her intriguing mastery of Morse code communicated through a fan. The narrative foreshadows a brewing conflict involving diplomatic secrets and the potential for disaster, with Isabel at the center of it all, suggesting her importance in a larger plot that includes elements of danger and espionage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Spy stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 10943
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 31, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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