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The Spy is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Spy" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel published in 1821. Set during the American Revolution, the story unfolds in the neutral ground between British and Continental forces in New York. When a mysterious stranger seeks shelter at a Loyalist family's home, a web of secrets, disguises, and divided loyalties emerges. At the center is Harvey Birch, a peddler suspected of espionage, whose true allegiance remains hidden. Romance, duty, and deception collide as characters navigate the dangerous landscape between warring sides.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Spy
- Author credits: Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Domestic fiction
- Historical fiction
- New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
- Spy stories
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
- War stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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