THE SECRET WEAPON

Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 108, 2 November 1940, Page 17

THE SECRET WEAPON

In 'The Secret Weapon," by Francis Beeding. a newly-drafted British Intelligence Agent, acting under the direction of Colonel Granby. enters Germany gains the confidence of Hitler and gets away with the plan? or formulas for a secret weapon wmcl will on* assumes now be used against the Nazi terrorism instead of against Bn tain Naturally such an exploit -involves- adventures and hairbreadth escapes such as will delight the heart of the sitter-at-home who likes a few vicarious thrills with his evening pipe The hero of the tale is Roger Marples a man who has led an adventurous life and who is returning to England from the United States in the hope oi get ting into the fight against Hitlerism He has no intention of becoming a spy although he is well qualified for the iob since he has studied in Germany and speaks the language fluently and without any trace of British accent In the United States he has had some experience with gangsters, and he feels that such experience will be useful in dealing with the Nazis. Fate, in the person of Colonel Granby. finds another use toi his talents, but Roger's ability to handle gangsters is not wasted. Indeed, there is more scope for it within the borders of Germany than there might have been in the battle line. At the end of the story Colonel Granby remarks: "Not a bad show, take it by and large." That is an understatment if there wer was one,