An investigation reported on to Sir Ethelred results in the arrest of (*) Michaelis by Inspector Heat for a role in a bombing at the Greenwich Obseravatory at which the protagonist's brother-in-law is accidentally killed.
In this novel, Lady Mabel supports a man known as the Apostle, and the weaponry leading to the death of that man's friend is provided by Professor X. Karl Yundt is another of the associates who remain unaware of the protagonist's job, at which he reports to Mr. Vladimir. An investigation reported on to Sir Ethelred results in the arrest of (*) Michaelis by Inspector Heat for a role in a bombing at the Greenwich Obseravatory at which the protagonist's brother-in-law is accidentally killed. Comrade Ossipon later considers running off with the protagonist's wife but then abandons her, taking her money. For 10 points, name this novel in which the role of the feeble-minded Stevie in the bombing attempt leads Winnie to stab Verloc, the title character of this work by Joseph Conrad.
In this novel, Lady Mabel supports a man known as the Apostle, and the weaponry leading to the death of that man's friend is provided by Professor X. Karl Yundt is another of the associates who remain unaware of the protagonist's job, at which he reports to Mr. Vladimir.
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