About this book
Havoc by Edward Phillips Oppenheim plunges listeners into a world of hidden treaties, shadowy diplomacy, and high-stakes espionage as Europe teeters on the brink of war. Set against the charged atmosphere that paved the way to World War I, this gripping work of fiction blends war story urgency with detective-like mystery and classic spycraft.
When secret negotiations bind Germany, Russia, and Austria in a covert alliance, English agents and journalists race to expose the truth and pry Russia away from concord. Bellamy, the King's spy, and Arthur Dorward, a tenacious reporter, navigate a maze of blackmail, stolen documents, double-crosses, and narrow escapes. Oppenheim weaves themes of loyalty, deception, and the human cost of statecraft into a propulsive narrative full of twists — from opera houses and supper parties to clandestine trains and midnight rendezvous.
Ideal for fans of historical thrillers, classic spy stories, and literary mysteries, Havoc offers atmospheric storytelling and taut plotting that will appeal to listeners who love political intrigue and pre‑WWI tensions. Tune in for a finely crafted, suspenseful journey through the secret diplomacy that almost changed the world.
