The Counterplot

by Hope Mirrlees

"The Counterplot" is a novel set in a fictional European country and is known for its intricate and somewhat surreal narrative. The story revolves around a complex political intrigue and a series of machinations involving various characters with hidden agendas.

The plot features a mix of political scheming, espionage, and personal drama. The protagonist becomes entangled in the counterplot, which involves deception and manipulation, leading to unexpected twists and turns. The novel explores themes of power, loyalty, and the impact of intrigue on individuals and society.

350 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1924

About the author

Hope Mirrlees (1887-1978) was a British translator, poet and novelist. She published three novels in her lifetime, Madeleine: One of Love’s Jansenists (1919), The Counterplot (1924) and the fantasy novel Lud-in-the-Mist (1926); three volumes of poetry, including Paris: A Poem (1919), described by the critic Julia Briggs as "modernism's lost masterpiece"; and A Fly in Amber (1962), a biography of the British antiquarian Sir Robert Bruce Cotton.

Reviews

[Jordan]

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ohhhh dearrrrr. i returned this to the library after only 2 pages.