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This historical adventure with a hint of romance takes place during the American Revolution, when a man, only known as Mr. Harper, requests shelter during a storm.
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"This was a good classic read. Sometimes, with classics, the language is just way too difficult and abstract and the story is not...capturing ...but I liked the story, I liked the descriptions of battle and the 'mystery' of the spy. There was a little romance, a little suspense. It was a great book. "
— Karen (4 out of 5 stars)
The Spy Listener Reviews
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" Fun to read while reading, didn't draw you back. Cooper's first, and the ending was written before the middle... so there's a reason for it's "imperfection". Definitely enjoyable. "
— Jamie, 2/13/2011 -
" Cooper has such a long, painful way of writing conversation, but it was an interesting book anyway. Kept my interest until the end, but would not read it again. "
— Eileen, 7/26/2010 -
" The plot and characters were interesting, but the story just dragged the whole way through. I probably will not read much more of Cooper. "
— Laura, 1/27/2010 -
" Being as JFC's mother is a blood relative I am more than obligated to read his books. "
— 42day, 11/29/2009 -
" I was always a big fan of Cooper, and this book was a great treat to find. Once more, here is a little known book that should be on everone's list of must-reads but instead gets little to no attention. "
— Jason, 8/26/2009 -
" Entertaining story set against the Revolutionary War. Suffers a little from archaic language and expressions, also a bit wordy to the modern reader. "
— Richard, 3/18/2009 -
" My all time favorite Cooper book. It is set in the time of the Revolutionary War. I spent the whole time trying to figure out which character was the spy and which side they where spying on. Can't say more or I'd spoil the ending. <br/> "
— Lonette, 12/4/2008 -
" This was a fairly good effort on Cooper's part. I enjoyed the Leatherstocking series, and this is along the same lines. Very interesting details and insight into life of the 18th century. "
— Melodee, 10/6/2008 -
" This was an AMAZING story of an extremely heroic man. "
— Leila, 8/26/2008 -
" Classic Cooper style and story. Excellent portrayal of the time, environment, and historical period. "
— Robert, 3/18/2008
About James Fenimore Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper (1789–1851), the first major American novelist, was the son of a wealthy landowner who founded Cooperstown, New York. He attended Yale and served in the navy before turning to writing, winning international fame with The Spy (1821). After The Pioneers (1823), public fascination with the character of Natty Bumppo led him to write a series of sequels that gradually unfold the entire life of the frontier scout.
About Pete Cross
Pete Cross is an Earphones Award–winning narrator. He holds a BA in theater from the University of Toledo and an MFA in acting from the California Institute of the Arts. His experience on stage includes Carnegie Hall, and he has also acted in film. He has served on the faculty at Cal Arts and with Aquila Morong Studio in Hollywood. He has coached for film and theatrical productions and continues to work with private clients all over the world.