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Reilly Ace of Spies

An Affair with a Married Woman

1901: When the spy Sigmund Rosenblum escapes from Russian custody and heads for London, he leaves the Rev. Thomas' young wife Margaret in a scandalous situation. Later, his friend Rose is murdered over a report on secret oil surveys. After seeking revenge, he marries Margaret. Rosenblum takes the name Reilly before leaving, accompanied by his new bride, for an assignment in Port Arthur.

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