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The Great Secret

by E. Phillips OPPENHEIM (1866 - 1946)

Chapter 20 - Traveling Companions

English gentleman Hardross Courage has a good life. He has all the money he needs, enjoys sports and hunting, manages the family estate, and in general leads a satisfying life. On a trip to London to participate in a cricket match, Hardross is confronted by a man who forces his way into his hotel room imploring him to hide him. His reason - “They want to kill me”. So begins a tale that is likely to change Hardross' idyllic life forever to one of mystery and espionage. - Summary by Tom Weiss

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Listen next episodes of The Great Secret:
Chapter 21 - For You , Chapter 22 - Loved I Not Honor More , Chapter 23 - The Pretender , Chapter 24 - A Practical Woman , Chapter 25 - A Cable From Europe , Chapter 26 - For Value Received , Chapter 27 - International Politics , Chapter 28 - Double Dealing , Chapter 29 - I Change My Nationality , Chapter 30 - The Waiters Union , Chapter 31 - In The Enemy's Camp , Chapter 32 - Sir Gilbert Has A Surprise , Chapter 33 - A Reunion of Hearts , Chapter 34 - Rifle Practice , Chapter 35 - Hirsch's Wife , Chapter 36 - An Urgent Warning , Chapter 37 - The Black Bag , Chapter 38 - A Last Resource , Chapter 39 - Working The Oracle , Chapter 40 - The Oracle Speaks