A Prince of the Captivity
by John Buchan
This is an epic story of a person's courage. Adam Melforth is an officer and gentleman. He has a brilliant career ahead of him until he is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. After that, Adam continues on bold missions to serve his country. Dangerous work behind enemy lines in World War I and espionage in Germany in the 1920s are adventures he bravely undertakes.