Publisher's Synopsis
Pickle The Spy is a thrilling espionage novel written by Andrew Lang. The story revolves around a young boy named Pickle who is recruited by the British Secret Service to undertake a dangerous mission in France during the reign of King Louis XV. His task is to infiltrate the French court and gather intelligence on the country's military and political strategies. Pickle is a resourceful and intelligent boy who uses his wit and cunning to navigate the treacherous waters of court politics. Along the way, he meets a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful spy named Madame de Pompadour and a mysterious figure known only as ""The Man in Black."" As Pickle delves deeper into his mission, he uncovers a plot to assassinate the King of France and must race against time to prevent the attack. The novel is filled with suspense, intrigue, and action, making it a page-turner from start to finish. Pickle The Spy is a classic tale of espionage and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions of 18th-century France and its colorful cast of characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction, spy novels, or just a good old-fashioned adventure story.He admits that he acted as a mouton, or prison spy, and gives a dreadful account of the horrors of Galbanon, where men lay in the dark and dirt for half a lifetime. Macallester next proses endlessly on the alleged Jesuit connection with Damien's attack on Lous XV., and insists that the Jesuits, nobody knows why, meant to assassinate Prince Charles. He was in very little danger from Jesuits!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.