A Rogue by Compulsion An Affair of the Secret Service

Name: A Rogue by Compulsion An Affair of the Secret Service
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Rating: 4 (14 reviews)
Author: Victor Bridges

by Victor Bridges

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.0 (14)

276 pages~4.6 hr readPublished by Kessinger PublishingPublished 2023-11-01

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You enjoy morally grey protagonists who operate in the shadows between legitimacy and crime.
You like locked-room mysteries set in Edwardian London with espionage and double-crosses.
You appreciate character-driven thrillers where the detective's past becomes as dangerous as the case itself.

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You prefer straightforward heroes with clear moral compasses and simple motivations.
You're looking for fast-paced action over intricate plotting and psychological complexity.
You want contemporary settings and modern crime procedurals rather than period mysteries.

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A Rogue by Compulsion follows John Martin, a former criminal turned private detective. Blackmailed into undertaking a risky mission, Martin is coerced to investigate and retrieve a valuable stolen object, jeopardizing his newfound lawful life. As Martin pursues the case, he encounters deceit, hidden motives, and dangerous adversaries, becoming entangled in a complex game of cat and mouse. The narrative unfolds with unexpected twists as Martin navigates both the criminal underworld and London's high society to uncover the truth. The novel blends suspense, crime, and psychological depth, exploring the complexities of human nature and the line between compulsion and choice. Martin's past and present collide in a high-stakes investigation that tests his character and resolve.

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