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The Secret City is Walpole's sequel to his earlier book about Russian life, The Dark Forest. John Durward, the English protagonist from that book and a semi-autobiographical stand-in for Walpole, is visiting St. Petersburg (then Petrograd) when he runs in to some old friends... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from The Secret City: A Novel in Three Parts There are certain things that I feel, as I look through this bundle of manuscript, that I must say. The first is that of course no writer ever has fulfilled his intention and no writer ever will; secondly, that there was, when... Read Full Overview

This notice concerns the writer's first trip to the United States following the the close of the First World War and the printing of his novel, "The Secret City"; which reflects much of what the writer saw in the Russian Revolution during his service with the British Government:... Read Full Overview

The Secret City, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations... Read Full Overview

A gripping tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set in the mysterious and enchanting city of Venice. Follow the lives of three unforgettable characters as they navigate the city's hidden secrets and dark past.

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The Secret City: A Novel In Three Parts by Hugh Walpole is a captivating blend of mystery, adventure, and romance set in the early 20th century. The novel unfolds across three interconnected parts, each revealing layers of intrigue and psychological drama. Walpole's narrative... Read Full Overview

Step into the turbulent world of revolutionary Petrograd in Hugh Walpole's "The Secret City," a gripping tale of espionage and political intrigue amidst the chaos of the Russian Revolution. This historical fiction plunges into the heart of the conflict between White Russians... Read Full Overview

Step into the turbulent world of revolutionary Petrograd in Hugh Walpole's "The Secret City," a gripping tale of espionage and political intrigue amidst the chaos of the Russian Revolution. This historical fiction plunges into the heart of the conflict between White Russians... Read Full Overview

Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, CBE (13 March 1884 - 1 June 1941) was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the authors Henry James and Arnold Bennett. His... Read Full Overview

""The Secret City"" is a novel written by Hugh Walpole and is divided into three parts. The story revolves around the life of Mark and his journey to discover the truth about his family and the mysterious city of Polchester. The first part of the book introduces Mark and his... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Of Russia and the Russians I know nothing but of the effect upon myself and my ideas of life that Russia and the Russians have made during these last three years I know something. You are perfectly free to say that neither myself nor my ideas of life are of the slightest importance... Read Full Overview