The man who killed

first published in 1920, claude farrère's 'the man who killed' is a thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue set against the backdrop of world war i. the story follows pierre danard, a french naval officer who is recruited by british intelligence to go undercover and sabotage the german naval fleet. as he navigates the dangerous waters of espionage, pierre also grapples with his own personal demons and the moral complexities of war. farrère's vivid prose and masterful storytelling make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and spy thrillers. this work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. this work is in the "public domain in the united states of america, and possibly other nations. within the united states, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. we appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.