Havoc

"Havoc" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a story set in the early 1900s during a time of growing tension in Europe, where characters like Bellamy, a spy, and Dorward, a journalist, watch a meeting between powerful leaders. These men feel like they've failed to uncover the truth about a critical meeting involving the Czar and Austrian and German leaders, as war seems ready to break out. The story explores the characters' feelings and the weight of their actions as they face the possible disasters that could result from political moves. A woman named Louise appears, stirring up even more secrecy and emotional struggles, particularly with Bellamy, adding layers to this suspenseful tale. "Havoc" is a novel full of secrecy, double-crossing, and personal drama.