Devil's claw

The Devil's Claw by Edward Phillips Oppenheim is an exciting novel that combines espionage, mystery, and excitement, and its events take place during a period of world war, where political and intellectual ideologies clash within the framework of a major international conflict. The novel presents the attempt of the modern Labor Council to impose peace on England despite the refusal of Prime Minister Stinson, who believes that peace should not be achieved until after victory over Germany. In this tense atmosphere, a complex love story develops between the aristocrat Julien Ordin, who secretly supports the workers with his articles under a pseudonym, and the Countess Catherine Abway, who supports peace to spare the blood. This personal conflict between the characters reflects the larger conflict over peace and loyalty to the country. As events progress, a dangerous conspiracy unfolds that threatens to tear ranks apart, pushing the main characters to unite against a common enemy. The novel combines emotional drama and political intrigue in an atmosphere full of suspense and mystery.