The White Cipher (Classic Reprint)

Henry Leverage

ISBN 10: 1330004442 / ISBN 13: 9781330004449

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

About this Item

Print on Demand. In this gripping tale of espionage and adventure, a skilled cracksman is released from prison on an audacious mission to retrieve a key to a cipher that holds the secrets to a breakthrough in dye-making technology. Set against the backdrop of a world emerging from the shadows of war, the novel explores themes of freedom, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of truth. The author delves into the intricate workings of the criminal underworld, the inner sanctums of power, and the enigmatic realms of cryptography, weaving a suspenseful narrative that sheds light on the deep-rooted impact of secrets and their potential to shape the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330004449_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The White Cipher (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330004442
• ISBN 13: 9781330004449
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

A daring escape, a hidden cipher, and danger on the edge of war.

In this brisk thriller, a convicted thief known as C-45 walks out of a Dartmoor prison and into a high-stakes game that could change the world. A veteran Scotland Yard inspector watches closely as a suspicious alliance forms, and a brilliant mastermind manipulates events from behind the scenes. The book blends heist craft with a smart crime puzzle, set against the shadowy streets of postwar intrigue and the gleaming corridors of power.

As the action moves from the prison gates to embassies, drawing rooms, and back rooms, readers follow a tight, clever chase. The story hinges on a unique cipher that hides facts in plain sight, revealed only under darkness and a glint of radium—a twist that keeps the tension taut to the final page.

• An intricate escape and a high-stakes chase across cities and borders
• A cerebral cipher puzzle with a surprising, darkly clever solution
• A colorful cast, from world-weary inspectors to resourceful women who influence the outcome
• Atmospheric settings that capture the mood of early-20th-century espionage

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic espionage and puzzle-driven thrillers with a sharp, cinematic style.