Written by William Le Queux
Copyright 1905
Subtitled "Being the adventures of Cuthbert Croom, of His Majesty's Diplomatic Service". It is a collection of 15 assignments, as follows:Because She LovedConcerns the BetrayersConcludes My ConfessionsDiscloses an Emperor's SecretDivulges a Royal ScandalIn Which a Finger Is MissingIs About a White FrockIs in Strict ConfidenceIs Mainly About a Red CravatLays Bare the Love of NarcisseRecounts the Mystery of a Front DoorRelates a Grave PerilShows the Three PinsTells a Mysterious StoryWhich Contains Open Confession