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A Dangerous Mission Where Every Message Matters
A Courier of FortunebyArthur W. Marchmontis a fast-paced adventure novel filled with intrigue, political tension, and unexpected twists. Known for his thrilling stories of espionage and international conflict, Marchmont creates a narrative in which courage, quick thinking, and determination are constantly put to the test. The novel transports readers into a world where a single mission can alter destinies and where danger often hides behind ordinary appearances.
Combining suspense with action, the story captures the excitement of classic adventure fiction while keeping readers engaged through a series of dramatic developments.
A Journey Filled with Risk and Uncertainty
The novel follows a central character who becomes involved in a mission of great importance. As a courier entrusted with valuable information, he must navigate a landscape filled with obstacles, rival interests, and hidden threats. Every step of the journey presents new challenges, forcing him to rely on intelligence, resourcefulness, and courage.
What begins as a straightforward assignment gradually develops into a complex adventure. Political schemes, secret plans, and personal rivalries create an atmosphere of constant suspense as the protagonist works to complete his task.
Characters
The Courier:A determined and capable protagonist entrusted with a critical mission.Allies:Supportive companions who provide assistance and guidance along the way.Adversaries:Individuals whose goals conflict with the courier's objectives.Political Figures:Influential characters whose decisions shape the course of events.
The Appeal of Classic Adventure Fiction
Arthur W. Marchmont was skilled at creating stories driven by momentum and suspense. InA Courier of Fortune, readers are drawn into a world where trust is uncertain and circumstances can change without warning. The steady pace of the narrative keeps attention focused on the unfolding mission and the challenges that accompany it.
The novel also reflects the popularity of international adventure stories during its era. Readers are introduced to political conflicts, secret operations, and dramatic confrontations that heighten the sense of excitement.
Themes
Courage:The willingness to face danger in pursuit of an important goal.Loyalty:Trust and commitment influence many of the characters' actions.Adventure:Travel, risk, and discovery drive the narrative forward.Duty:Responsibility motivates the protagonist despite the challenges he faces.Perseverance:Success depends on determination in the face of adversity.
Why the Story Remains Engaging
Modern readers continue to enjoy classic adventure novels because they offer excitement, suspense, and memorable heroes.A Courier of Fortunedelivers these qualities through a compelling plot and a steady stream of challenges that keep the outcome uncertain.
The book's emphasis on action and determination gives it a timeless appeal. While the setting reflects another era, the themes of bravery, loyalty, and resilience remain universally relatable.
An Entertaining Tale of Risk and Determination
A Courier of Fortunestands as an enjoyable example of early adventure fiction. Through its combination of suspense, political intrigue, and heroic effort, Arthur W. Marchmont crafts a story that keeps readers invested from beginning to end. For fans of classic thrillers and action-filled narratives, the novel offers a rewarding journey where every decision carries significant consequences.
A Courier
of Fortune
By ARTHUR W. MARCHMONT
Author of “By Wit of Woman,” “The Queen’s Advocate,”
“By Snare of Love,” “In The Name of a
Woman,” “When I Was Czar,” etc., etc.
A. L. BURT COMPANY Publishers
NEW YORK
Copyright, 1904, by
ARTHUR W. MARCHMONT
Copyright, 1904, by
FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY
TO
RALPH STUART,
Esq.
My dear Mr. Stuart
: I dedicate this book to you as a memento of our delightful hours of travel and work together in writing the play—“A Courier of Fortune”—founded upon this story. The circumstances of our joint literary work were as unusual to me as they were fascinating; for, although the play was commenced in London, the last “curtain” was not written until my wife and I had crossed the Atlantic and journeyed with you on a tour of over ten thousand miles of railway travelling, through so many of the marvels of this wonderful Continent. St. Louis; Denver; Salt Lake City; San Francisco; the Pacific Seaboard north to Puget Sound; the fertile Palouse Country; Washington, Idaho, and Montana—those wealthy States of boundless promise and marvellous scenic contrasts; the cities of the Lakes, Duluth and Superior; then the young giant twins, St. Paul and Minneapolis; and by way of Milwaukee and Chicago to New York. A tour of momentous interest and a collaboration of close-knit sympathy, cementing a friendship which, I assure you, is one of the pleasantest things of my life.
Yours ever,
Arthur W. Marchmont
.
A DASH FOR THE WALLS DUBOIS looked after Pierre with some misgivings as he saw him accost de Proballe. “I suppose he is to be trusted,” he muttered. “Hasn’t he given proof of it?” replied Gerard. “I w…
AT MALINCOURT AGAIN “WE can’t let him be taken, Dubois, after what he has done,” said Gerard under his breath. “By Heaven, I should think not. They are only five to four, and we have them divided.” “F…
PASCAL PLAYS SPY PASCAL dressed himself in the uniform of one of the Castle troopers, and his intention was to pass as a soldier who had been merrymaking in the city and, having just heard of the exci…
LUCETTE AS DECOY THE Governor returned to the Castle in a somewhat less violent mood. The report that the fugitives had been seen and identified at Crevasse was so precise and definite that he was con…
SUSPENSE JACQUES DAUBAN, in his pleasure at escaping from Antoine’s very angry threats, hurried forward to the house with Lucette, unsuspiciously, and said little beyond a word or two of rebuke for he…
A RUSE THERE was unfortunately no reason to doubt the correctness of the ominous news, and for a moment Gerard looked very grave when he learnt that the approaching force numbered between fifty and a …
AT THE CITY GATES GERARD’S judgment that the unexpected position at Malincourt would be found much too formidable to be dismissed with a curse and a threat was quite correct. The Governor was furiousl…
HUNTED PASCAL was agreeably surprised when the officer to whom he was conducted, a man of some thirty years of age with a frank face, commenced with a quasi apology. “This is not a very pleasant duty …
A RISING AND ITS SEQUEL THE officer stared with growing anger, first at Dubois, then back at Gerard, and lastly at the four of his men who had moved away and left him and the one Castle soldier alone …
IN THE HALL OF AUDIENCE SOME three or four hours after the rioting in the market place, Pascal and Lucette, who had been hurried to the Castle from Babillon’s house, were led to the Great Hall of Audi…

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