Secret Service

Secret Service: Being The Happenings Of A Night In Richmond In The Spring Of 1865 is a book written by William Gillette and first published in 1912. The story is set in the final days of the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a Union Secret Service agent named Captain Thorne as he attempts to carry out a dangerous mission in the Confederate capital of Richmond. Thorne's mission involves infiltrating the Confederate government and stealing a valuable document that could turn the tide of the war in favor of the Union. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Confederate spy, a ruthless Confederate general, and a mysterious woman who may hold the key to his success. As the night wears on, Thorne must navigate a web of intrigue and danger in order to complete his mission and escape with his life. The book is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid portrayal of the Civil War era and the dangerous world of espionage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.