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Secret Agent: A Simple Tale (Version 2) episodes
- Cabinet Secret-Guy BoothbyThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.6 hr 45 min
- Theft-Jack LondonThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.3 hr 57 min
- Anti-Dictator The Discours sur la servitude voluntaire-Étienne de La BoétieThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.2 hr 9 min
- Scarlet Pimpernel (version 3 dramatic reading)-Baroness Emma OrczyThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.8 hr 23 min
- Status Quo-Mack ReynoldsThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.3 hr 10 min
- Governess; Or, The Little Female Academy-Sarah FieldingThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.5 hr 17 min
- Abbotsford and Newstead Abbey-Washington IrvingThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.5 hr 39 min
- Great Impersonation-E. Phillips OppenheimThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.8 hr 8 min
- Czar's Spy-William Le QueuxThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.9 hr 36 min
- Areopagitica-John MiltonThe Secret Agent tells the story of Adolf and Winnie Verloc. He is a phony anarchist and agent provocateur of the title, and the plot centres around the terrible consequences for their family when he is pressured into planning a terrorist act. It also bleakly satirises early 20th Century anarchism and the operations of the police and intelligence forces, while being none too complimentary about the media and general public either. Summary by Cori Samuel.2 hr 2 min
About Secret Agent: A Simple Tale (Version 2)
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Delve into the intricate web of espionage, deception, and societal critique woven through the theme of "Secret Agent: A Simple Tale." This podcast invites listeners to explore the complex dynamics of…
political subterfuge and the moral ambiguities faced by those entwined in the world of intelligence and anarchism. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that examines the consequences of manipulation and the impact of societal pressures on individual choices. Through a rotating collection of narratives, listeners will encounter thought-provoking tales that shed light on the often dark interplay between authority, media, and public perception. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge our understanding of loyalty, betrayal, and the human condition. Join us in discovering a new book with every episode, and immerse yourself in the shadows of intrigue and the stark realities of a tumultuous era.