Elusive Isabel

Set against the backdrop of Washington, D.C., the story follows international spy Isabel Thorne, who is on a mission to secure diplomatic signatures that could shift global power dynamics. Her brother's invention of a groundbreaking weapon adds urgency to her task, while her growing affection for Grimm, a dedicated Secret Service agent, complicates her covert operations. Jacques Futrelle’s brisk storytelling and suspenseful narrative make this novel a classic of early 20th-century American detective fiction, reflecting the intrigue and diplomacy of the era.