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Somewhere in France

By Richard Harding Davis

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a landscape of war, a woman navigates love and deceit while she juggles espionage and the emotional cost of her actions.

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2004-02-01
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Summary

"Somewhere in France" by Richard Harding Davis is a World War I novel that presents the compelling journey of Marie Gessler, a woman with a shadowed past. Initially ousted from her nursing role in Berlin due to scandal, Marie reinvents herself as a spy amidst the chaos of war. She steals crucial blueprints, a choice that pulls her deep into political games and affects Captain Henri Ravignac. As the war escalates, Marie balances her spy duties with the emotional toll of her actions, leading to consequences for both herself and those caught in her schemes. This narrative unfolds a tale of deceit, love, and the moral ambiguities of espionage during wartime.

About the Author

Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.

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