Radio Boys in the Secret Service; Or, Cast Away on an Iceberg
by OpenStories
Original author: J. W. Duffield
"Radio Boys in the Secret Service; Or, Cast Away on an Iceberg" by J.W. Duffield is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of the Burton twin brothers, Walter and Guy, who are both passionate about wireless telegraphy and technology. As they embark on a journey to London for medical treatment involving Guy's eyesight, they become embroiled in a mystery that entails a potential highwayman and a hidden agenda involving espionage. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the Burton twins and their close bond, particularly as they prepare for Guy's trip to England, accompanied by their mother. The narrative sets the stage for a blend of adventurous escapades and technological intrigue, hinting at the presence of a mysterious stranger, Mr. Pickett, who appears to be following the Burtons. As they travel, Guy's health struggles and their interest in wireless communications become central themes, while the involvement of the stranger foreshadows potential danger ahead. The opening captivates the reader with a mix of familial warmth and the excitement of impending adventure.
Radio Boys in the Secret Service; Or, Cast Away on an Iceberg, by J. W. Duffield. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #62000.
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25 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Wireless Twins1,594 words
- 2.Chapter II: On the Way to London1,157 words
- 3.Chapter III: The Mysterious Man Again1,131 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Seeing London in a Fog1,641 words
- 5.Chapter V: Highwayman No. 2 and Mr. Smithers1,911 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Artie’s “Failure” as a Detective1,863 words
- 7.Chapter VII: “Wireless Shoes”1,895 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: A Suspicious Intruder2,069 words
- 9.Chapter IX: A Puzzling Situation1,764 words
- 10.Chapter X: The Voice with the “Squeak and Roar”1,787 words
- 11.Chapter XI: “The Ship Is Sinking!”1,879 words
- 12.Chapter XII: The Wreck2,452 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: S. O. S2,112 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: The Voice of the Fog Pirate1,491 words
- 15.Chapter XV: Captain Walter2,098 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: On the Iceberg1,949 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: The Eskimos2,753 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: A Midnight Invasion2,329 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: The “Iceberglars”1,694 words
- 20.Chapter XX: “Jump as Far as You Can!”2,781 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: Searching the Sea2,584 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: The Rescue1,839 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: Taking the “Wireless” Out of “Wireless Shoes”1,516 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: The Why of the “Squeak-Roar Voice”1,726 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: The Fog Pirate at the Bobstay1,372 words