# The Spy

By James Fenimore Cooper.

"The Spy" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel published in 1821. Set during the American Revolution, the story unfolds in the neutral ground between British and Continental forces in New York. When a mysterious stranger seeks shelter at a Loyalist family's home, a web of secrets, disguises, and divided loyalties emerges. At the center is Harvey Birch, a peddler suspected of espionage, whose true allegiance remains hidden. Romance, duty, and deception collide as characters navigate the dangerous landscape between warring sides. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Historical fiction; War stories; United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction; Domestic fiction; Spy stories; New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction

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- [Spy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/413) by James Fenimore Cooper (16 h 44 min, English)

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