The Spy: Nonsuch Classics

Set against the backdrop of the American War of Independence, the narrative explores the complex dynamics within the Wharton household, where loyalties clash. Mr. Wharton strives for neutrality, while his daughters, Sarah and Frances, embody opposing sides of the conflict. The arrival of Mr. Harper, Captain Henry Wharton, and the enigmatic Mr. Harvey Birch intensifies the tension, intertwining their fates as they navigate the dangers of war and the emotional struggles that accompany their allegiances.