A Rogue by Compulsion An Affair of the Secret Service

The story features John Martin, a former criminal turned private detective, who is blackmailed into a perilous mission to retrieve a stolen object, jeopardizing his new lawful life. As he investigates, Martin navigates a treacherous landscape filled with deceit and danger, encountering unexpected twists that challenge his moral compass. The narrative intricately explores themes of compulsion versus choice, set against the backdrop of London's criminal underworld and high society, making for a suspenseful and psychologically rich mystery.