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Somewhere in France

Somewhere in France

By: Richard Harding Davis
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Captain Henri Ravignac thought he had married a Frenchwoman when he wed Marie Gessler, but the truth is far more complex—Marie is actually German. Her fluency in French and deep understanding of the culture make her an ideal spy. Seizing the first chance, she betrays Captain Ravignac, stealing crucial documents that position her perfectly for espionage as World War I looms. Armed with the papers of Countess dAurillac, she ventures behind enemy lines, fully aware that the life of a spy is fraught with danger and uncertainty... - Summary by CarolinCopyright International Ambient Sounds Political Science Politics & Government World
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    Somme Battle Stories-Alec John Dawson
    Aug 24 2026
    Captain Henri Ravignac thought he had married a Frenchwoman when he wed Marie Gessler, but the truth is far more complex—Marie is actually German. Her fluency in French and deep understanding of the culture make her an ideal spy. Seizing the first chance, she betrays Captain Ravignac, stealing crucial documents that position her perfectly for espionage as World War I looms. Armed with the papers of Countess dAurillac, she ventures behind enemy lines, fully aware that the life of a spy is fraught with danger and uncertainty... - Summary by Carolin
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  • First From the Front-Harold Ashton

    First From the Front-Harold Ashton
    Aug 23 2026
    Captain Henri Ravignac thought he had married a Frenchwoman when he wed Marie Gessler, but the truth is far more complex—Marie is actually German. Her fluency in French and deep understanding of the culture make her an ideal spy. Seizing the first chance, she betrays Captain Ravignac, stealing crucial documents that position her perfectly for espionage as World War I looms. Armed with the papers of Countess dAurillac, she ventures behind enemy lines, fully aware that the life of a spy is fraught with danger and uncertainty... - Summary by Carolin
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    4 hrs and 54 mins
  • True Love A Story of English Domestic Life-Sarah Farro

    True Love A Story of English Domestic Life-Sarah Farro
    Aug 22 2026
    Captain Henri Ravignac thought he had married a Frenchwoman when he wed Marie Gessler, but the truth is far more complex—Marie is actually German. Her fluency in French and deep understanding of the culture make her an ideal spy. Seizing the first chance, she betrays Captain Ravignac, stealing crucial documents that position her perfectly for espionage as World War I looms. Armed with the papers of Countess dAurillac, she ventures behind enemy lines, fully aware that the life of a spy is fraught with danger and uncertainty... - Summary by Carolin
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    2 hrs and 55 mins
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