Elusive Isabel

"Elusive Isabel" by Jacques Futrelle is a story that throws readers into a world of political games and hidden agendas in Washington, D.C.. At the heart of the trouble is Isabel Thorne, a mysterious woman who seems to be pulling the strings in a high-stakes game of espionage. The story teases a tangled network of deceit, power plays, and a hunt for a hidden truth that could shake the foundations of countries. From the very beginning with the Count di Rosini, the Italian ambassador, the author paints Washington as a place where things aren't always as they seem. Isabel's charm draws the ambassador in, and her strange requests, like going to a state ball and using Morse code with a fan, hint at a bigger plot filled that includes elements of danger and espionage.