Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
War Reaches Venezuela
The United States joins the Allied cause after Pearl Harbor. Sightings of German U-Boats off Venezuela raise concern about the country's oil fields.
Key Events
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War Raises the Stakes — After Pearl Harbor, the United States joins the Allied cause in World War II.
Location: United States and Caribbean context
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Oil Fields Under Threat — German U-Boats are sighted off Venezuela, raising concern about attacks on its oil fields.
Location: Venezuelan Caribbean coast
A Mission in Puerto Miranda
Frank, an American communications expert who speaks Spanish, is sent to Puerto Miranda to monitor German plans. He has difficulty getting along with his commander, Enrique.
Key Events
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Frank Arrives on Assignment — American communications expert Frank is sent to monitor German plans. Characters: Frank
Location: Puerto Miranda
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Frank Clashes with Enrique — Frank has difficulty getting along with his authoritarian commander Enrique. Characters: Frank, Enrique
Location: Puerto Miranda
A Dangerous Attraction
Frank meets Venezzia, Enrique's wife, and becomes infatuated with her. Venezzia reveals that the attraction is mutual.
Key Events
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Frank Meets Venezzia — Frank meets Venezzia, Enrique's wife, and becomes infatuated with her. Characters: Frank, Venezzia
Location: Puerto Miranda
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Attraction Is Shared — Venezzia reveals that she is attracted to Frank as well. Characters: Frank, Venezzia
Location: Puerto Miranda
Love Under Suspicion
Frank and Venezzia begin an affair that threatens their futures and Frank's mission. Frank is also suspected of being a double agent.
Key Events
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An Affair Begins — Frank and Venezzia begin a love affair that threatens their futures and his mission. Characters: Frank, Venezzia
Location: Puerto Miranda
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Frank Suspected as Double Agent — Frank comes under suspicion of being a double agent. Characters: Frank
Location: Puerto Miranda