The Secret Police: Or Plot and Passion is a novel written by John Lang and first published in 1859. Set in 19th century England, the story follows the life of a young man named Frank Inglewood who becomes embroiled in a complex and dangerous web of intrigue and conspiracy.Frank is a talented artist who is struggling to make a living in London. He is approached by a mysterious woman named Madame de Rougemont who offers him a job as a spy for the secret police. Frank is initially hesitant, but he soon becomes caught up in the excitement and danger of his new role.As Frank delves deeper into the world of espionage, he discovers that there are many powerful people who are involved in a complex plot to overthrow the government. He also finds himself falling in love with a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Alice Graham.The Secret Police is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th century espionage and the shadowy figures who operated behind the scenes to protect their country's interests.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.