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Bearer of Dispatches in a World War I Espionage Tale
An unnamed narrator recounts offering secret service service to Britain at the outbreak of war. He ferries a crucial dispatch to Greece via Marseilles and Athens, dodging spies, disguises, and a German agent aboard a French ship, ultimately delivering the letter to the British ambassador in Athens. The mission confirms Greek royal reluctance to join the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department of
Great Wvitain
London
America
Ateriene
Foreism
Downing Street
Foreign Department
Canada
Athens
Greece
Teutons
Otra
Asendon
Forign
Perso
France
Italy
Marseilles
Southampton
Havre
French
Lotion
Tia
Mutsellies
Mediterranean
Nice
Commmand