Set amid the tense political landscape of pre-WWI Europe, The Mischief-Maker follows a web of espionage, manipulation, and romantic deception centered on a captivating figure whose loyalties are as ambiguous as her motives. Diplomats, secret agents, and socialites are drawn into a high-stakes plot with international consequences. With fast-paced twists and cosmopolitan settings, this early thriller explores the fragile line between diplomacy and betrayal.
This edition includes a new introduction by literary scholar Darrell Schweitzer.