The Great Court Scandal (1907) is a novel by Anglo-French writer
William Le Queux. Published at the beginning of Le Queux’s career
as a leading author of popular thrillers, The Great Court Scandal
is a story of international espionage, intrigue, and forbidden
romance. Using his own research and experience as a journalist and
adventurer, Le Queux crafts an accessible, entertaining tale for
readers in search of a literary escape. Known for his works of
fiction and nonfiction on the possibility of Germany invading
Britain—a paranoia common in the early twentieth
century—William Le Queux also wrote dozens of thrillers and
adventure novels for a dedicated public audience. Although critical
acclaim eluded him, popular success made him one of England’s
bestselling writers. In The Great Court Scandal, two British conmen
wait in their upscale Paris hotel room for their ringleader to
return. Guy—a high born man brought low through carelessness and
misfortune—and Harry—a working class man gifted with wit and
ambition—have had an unsuccessful time in the city, and are
growing desperate to escape before the authorities catch up with
them. Passing the time with mindless ribaldry and memories of
danger and adventure, Guy and Harry are entirely unprepared for
what comes next. When Roddy arrives with a stolen suitcase, he
opens it to discover a parcel of letters belonging to the Crown
Princess of Austria, whose scandalous secrets—however well
hidden—will threaten her reign and her life. The Great Court
Scandal is a throwback to the simpler days of entertainment, a
bestseller that holds up over a century after it appeared in print.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of William Le Queux’s The Great Court
Scandal is a classic thriller reimagined for modern readers.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
William Le Queux
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
196 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0713-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5132-0713-X |
Barcode: |
9781513207131 |
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