Double Traitor by Edward Phillips Oppenheim drags listeners into the shadowy world of pre-World War I espionage, where loyalty and deception blur across national lines. Set in the tense years before the Great War, this classic spy story follows Francis Norgate, an aspiring British diplomat whose career collapses after a scandal in Berlin. Recalled to England, he encounters the enigmatic Selingman—apparently a crockery salesman but clearly part of a vast German spy network operating in plain sight.
Oppenheim’s richly atmospheric narrative explores themes of betrayal, patriotism, and the moral cost of espionage against the backdrop of mounting international tension. The novel captures the era’s complacency in Britain, the sophisticated German intelligence apparatus, and the personal turmoil of a man torn between disillusionment and duty. Unfolding with brisk pacing and psychological nuance, it blends suspense, political intrigue, and period detail characteristic of early 20th‑century literature.
Ideal for fans of classic spy fiction, historical thrillers, and war stories, this audiobook offers a compelling ride for listeners who enjoy atmospheric plots, moral complexity, and the uneasy preludes to global conflict.
