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William le Queux (1864-1927), an Anglo-French journalist, writer
and adventurer, offers eleven short stories about "the fascinating,
if somewhat unhealthy, glamour of the gaming table."
Available as single volumes or as a complete set, this collection
traces the evolution of a literary genre: the British speculative
future war novel. Taking science fiction from the 1890s, this set
explores the various ways in which the science fiction tradition
can be interpreted.
Rasputin the Rascal Monk (1917) is a work of historical nonfiction
by Anglo-French writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of
Le Queux's career as a leading author of popular thrillers,
Rasputin the Rascal Monk indulges in the paranoid atmosphere of the
First World War to weave a sinister tale of espionage and political
conspiracy. Despite the popularity and accessibility of his work,
Le Queux was genuinely concerned-and immensely paranoid-about the
realities of international espionage, using his own research and
experience to piece together otherwise shadowy narratives for his
readers. Toward the end of the First World War, William Le Queux
turned his attention from Germany to the looming threat of Russia.
In this dedicated-though factually loose-recreation of the life of
Rasputin, Le Queux investigates one of history's great anomalies:
the ability of a rough, Siberian peasant to ascend to the highest
echelon of Russian society. In Rasputin the Rascal Monk, which
incorporates years of research and experience to weave a tale of
fear and intrigue, Le Queux makes his case for the possibility that
Rasputin was not only a confidant of the Tsar and Tsarina, but that
he was a spy for Kaiser Wilhelm himself. Ever paranoid about the
threat of German political influence worldwide, Le Queux provide
the reading public with violent, disturbing, and fanatical tales of
the infamous Rasputin while forwarding his own agenda. While not
much is known about the author, it is possible his claims of
firsthand knowledge regarding the murky movements of spies and
diplomats throughout Europe and Britain were true. One thing,
however, is certain: his paranoia was far from unfounded. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of William Le Queux's Rasputin the Rascal Monk is a
classic work of historical nonfiction reimagined for modern
readers.
Spies of the Kaiser (1909) is a novel by Anglo-French writer
William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a
leading author of popular thrillers, Spies of the Kaiser indulges
in the paranoid atmosphere of the leadup to World War One to weave
a sinister tale of espionage and political conspiracy. Despite the
playful and imaginative nature of his fiction, Le Queux was
genuinely concerned-and immensely paranoid-about the possibility of
war with Germany. In addition to selling countless copies, his work
inspired a generation of secret service officers who would go on to
form Britain's legendary MI5. "Germany is our friend-for the
moment...What may happen to-morrow?" Alerted to a possible plot by
German secret agents to invade Britain, a young solicitor and his
trusted allies attempt to disrupt these shadowy figures-before it's
too late. While a nation wakes, works, eats, and sleeps, these
anonymous heroes track down sources, search for clues, and place
their lives on the line for the good of the many. While the truth
is unclear, the stakes are not: the fate of their people is in
their hands. Written only a few years before the outbreak of the
First World War, Spies of the Kaiser incorporates years of research
and experience to weave a tale from the deepest fears of the
nation. With detailed maps, secretive discussions, and prescient
descriptions of submarines and airplanes used for war, Le Queux's
novel seems pulled from headlines yet unwritten, and tragically to
come. While not much is known about the author, it is possible his
claims of firsthand knowledge regarding the murky movements of
spies and diplomats throughout Europe and Britain were true. One
thing, however, is certain: his paranoia was far from unfounded.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of William Le Queux's Spies of the Kaiser
is a classic espionage thriller reimagined for modern readers.
The Tickencote Treasure (1903) is a work of adventure fiction by
Anglo-French writer William Le Queux. Published at the beginning of
Le Queux's career as a leading author of popular thrillers, The
Tickencote Treasure is a story of piracy, mystery, and suspense on
the high seas. 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 Tickencote Treasure, a struggling
doctor gets the chance of a lifetime when an old sea captain
recruits him for a voyage to Africa. Unsure at first, Paul
Pickering accepts his offer, embarking on a journey that brings him
to the coast of Algeria. After several uneventful days at sea, the
crew is surprised to discover a strange ship floating toward them.
Although it resembles an old Elizabethan vessel, the hull looks
relatively new. Thinking it abandoned, a group of sailors boards
the phantom ship to find it hermetically sealed. Hoping for
treasure, they go below deck to find a strange old man instead. As
the story unfolds, an atmosphere of mystery and an ancient legend
threaten to overwhelm Pickering and his comrades. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of William Le Queux's The Tickencote Treasure is a
classic work of adventure fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The Sign of Silence (1915) is a mystery novel by Anglo-French
writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's
career as a leading author of popular thrillers, The Sign of
Silence is a story of stolen identity, mystery, and international
crime. Using his own research and experience as a journalist and
adventurer, Le Queux crafts an accessible, entertaining 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 Sign
of Silence, a man named Royle receives a late night telephone call
from his friend Sir Digsby Kemsley, a wealthy socialite and
renowned engineer. When he arrives at his mansion in Harrington
Gardens, a strange air of secrecy and fear has taken over Digsby.
Talking in a hurried manner, he asks his old friend to adopt a
disguise in order to deliver a sealed envelope to a mysterious
woman, then to await a call. Before he allows Royle to leave, he
makes him promise to remain loyal to him at all costs, which the
novel's hero agrees to immediately. The next day, however, a man
claiming to be Digsby reaches out via telephone, acting as though
nothing had happened. As the story unfolds, a manhunt is launched
for the shadowy figure whose friendship has been essential to
Royle's life in London, and whose disappearance will shock the
world. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of William Le Queux's The Sign of Silence
is a classic thriller reimagined for modern readers.
The Great White Queen (1896) is an adventure 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 White
Queen is a story of empire, myth, and war. 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 White Queen, a boy
named Scarsmere is sent to a boarding school by his cold, uncaring
uncle. There, he meets an African prince named Omar, and the two
become fast friends. Several years later, Omar's mother, the Naya
of Mo, summons the prince back home to his native land. He asks
Scarsmere to join him, and though the young Englishman has never
left his country before, he feels no obligation to remain in a
place where he has no family or friends. Together, the two embark
on a journey to the heart of Africa, forging a brotherhood that
will keep them alive through countless trials, betrayals, and
pitfalls. Caught up in tribal conflict, captured by slave traders,
and pursued across a vast, uncharted continent, Omar and Scarsmere
make their way to the ancient kingdom of Mo, where the Great White
Queen awaits on the Emerald throne. Reminiscent of the works of
Edgar Rice Burroughs and H. Rider Haggard, William Le Queux's The
Great White Queen is a thrilling adventure with a cinematic
narrative and an ultimately human message. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of William Le Queux's The Great White Queen is a classic work of
adventure fiction reimagined for modern readers.
The Czar's Spy: The Mystery of Silent Love (1905) is an espionage
adventure 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 Czar's Spy: The Mystery of Silent Love is a
story of international espionage, mystery, 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 Czar's Spy: The Mystery of Silent Love, a British aristocrat
named Gordon Gregg is hired by the Czar of Russia to conduct an
investigation of various European prisons. Traveling from Russia to
Finland, England, and Italy, Gregg hones his skills as an
international spy while indulging his taste for adventure and
romance-at the risk of his life. In Italy, pursuing a lead, Gregg
boards a mysterious yacht, where he discovers a photograph of a
beautiful woman. Overwhelmed with attraction, Gregg swears to an
oath to find her, whatever the cost. Rugged and individualistic,
suave and hopelessly romantic, Gordon Gregg seems a prototype for
such heroes as James Bond and George Smiley. The Czar's Spy: The
Mystery of Silent Love 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 Czar's Spy: The Mystery of Silent Love is a classic
work of adventure fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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.
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The White Lie (Paperback)
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The White Lie (1915) is a mystery novel by Anglo-French writer
William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a
leading author of popular thrillers, The White Lie is a story of
espionage, mystery, and murder. 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 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 White Lie, a retired naval
officer named Dick Harbonne is stabbed to death on a rural road in
the vicinity of Norwich. Discovered in a ditch that morning,
Harbonne's murder seems more than an attempted robbery gone awry.
While inspecting an engineering project along the coast of Norfolk,
Lieutenant Barclay-a former friend of Harbonne's-and Francis
Goring-a local politician-discuss the man's tragic, shocking death.
Recalling his recent run-ins with Harbonne, Barclay notes that
since retiring from naval service, he had taken up a rather
libertine lifestyle, traveling constantly from England to the
continent while turning up at strange hours looking disheveled and
acting like a complete stranger. While discussing the progress of
the telegraph line being laid across the North Sea to Germany,
Lieutenant Barclay has a strange premonition, a voice in his head
imploring him to not only look into his friend's mysterious death,
but to be on the look out for spies of Kaiser Wilhelm. Fearful,
cautious, yet famously calm, Barclay suspects that the question of
invasion seems less of a matter of if now than when. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of William Le Queux's The White Lie is a classic
espionage thriller reimagined for modern readers.
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As We Forgive Them (Paperback)
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As We Forgive Them (1904) is a mystery novel by Anglo-French writer
William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a
leading author of popular thrillers, As We Forgive Them is a story
of espionage, mystery, and murder. 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 As We Forgive Them, two
friends journey from London to Manchester after receiving an urgent
telegram from Burton Blair, a wealthy philanthropist. Arriving at
Blair's hotel room, they discover their friend dying from a sudden
illness. Before passing on, he begs them to look after his daughter
Mabel, recalling their friendship in times of immense difficulty.
Years before he made his millions, Blair and his daughter were
taken in by Gilbert and Reginald, and though their kindness was
repaid in full, they had always hoped to have the secret of Blair's
sudden wealth revealed to them. Not long after their arrival, the
great man dies, leaving the pair to find Mabel before her father's
death is discovered by nefarious individuals. In the story that
follows, the bonds of friendship are put to the test as Gilbert and
Reginald uncover a mystery centuries in the making, following a
trail that will lead them to a legendary lost treasure. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of William Le Queux's As We Forgive Them is a classic
mystery novel reimagined for modern readers.
Zoraida: A Romance (1894) is an adventure novel by Anglo-French
writer William Le Queux. Published at the beginning of Le Queux's
career as a leading author of popular thrillers, Zoraida: A Romance
is a story of adventure, omen, and the dangers of attraction. Using
his own research and experience as a journalist and adventurer, Le
Queux crafts an accessible, entertaining story 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 Zoraida:
A Romance, an English adventurer named Cecil Holcombe journeys on
horseback across the Sahara Desert in search of a caravan belonging
to Ali Ben Hafiz. Catching up with the men and camels bound for a
faraway town, Holcombe gains their trust with his mastery of Arabic
and respect of their cultural customs. After sharing a meal in the
shade of a stony shelter, the caravan, bound for the Touat Oasis,
continues on its way. When an ill omen occurs, Ali Ben Hafiz warns
Holcombe against falling in love with a local woman, instead
suggesting the Englishman return to his country to live a life in
peace with a wife and family. Undeterred by danger, however,
Holcombe ignores the man's prophecy, and soon falls into the trap
of the beautiful Zoraida. Zoraida: A Romance is a tale of mystery
and danger set in the beautiful desert of southern Algeria, and
remains fresh and exciting over a century after it was published.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of William Le Queux's Zoraida: A Romance
is a classic adventure novel reimagined for modern readers.
Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo (1921) is a thriller by Anglo-French
writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's
career as a leading author of popular thrillers, Mademoiselle of
Monte Carlo is a story of mystery, murder, and international crime.
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
Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo, Hugh Henfrey travels to Monte Carlo
following the mysterious death of his father. In search of answers,
he tracks down Mademoiselle Yvonne Ferad, a legendary gambler who
frequents the tables of Europe's casino capital. Having received a
tip that Ferad knows something about his father, Henfrey finds and
interrogates her. But at the moment the truth is to be revealed, an
assassin appears and guns Ferad down, mortally wounding her.
Henfrey is made the primary suspect, forcing him to flee the police
by joining a network of criminals under the wing of the Sparrow, a
gentleman ringleader and veritable mastermind who conspires to
transport the young Englishman out of Monaco. As he moves through
the shadows from Italy to Belgium and England, Henfrey begins to
suspect that the secret of his father's death has been right before
his eyes the whole time. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le
Queux's Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo is a classic thriller
reimagined for modern readers.
The Place of Dragons (1916) is a mystery novel by Anglo-French
writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's
career as a leading author of popular thrillers, The Place of
Dragons is a story of mystery, murder, and suspicion. 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 Place of Dragons, an old
man and his nephew settle in the sleepy seaside village of Cromer,
where locals begin to wonder who they could be. While Vernon
Gregory spends his days walking along the beautiful North Sea
coast, the young Edward Craig frequents the local billiard halls
and golf courses. Noted for his philanthropy and plain tastes,
Gregory is soon revealed to be a wealthy industrialist whose
fortune was made manufacturing steel armor plates for the British
military. When the old man is discovered dead on a remote
cliffside, and when his nephew goes missing the same day, the
normally quiet town becomes the center of a national investigation.
As secrets are slowly revealed, the people of Cromer are forced to
confront truths about one another they had formerly hoped to
ignore-truths detective Herbert Vidal is keen to expose and
examine. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le Queux's The Place of
Dragons is a classic mystery novel reimagined for modern readers.
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The Seven Secrets (Paperback)
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The Seven Secrets (1903) is a mystery novel by Anglo-French writer
William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a
leading author of popular thrillers, The Seven Secrets is a story
of mystery, murder, and amateur sleuthing. 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 Seven Secrets, a young
English doctor named Ralph Boyd is left in charge of his practice
due to the sudden unavailability of its chief surgeon. Hoping for
an uneventful evening, he receives an emergency call to a home in
Kew Gardens. Quickly recognizing the address as the mansion where
his fiancee Ethelwynn Mivart lives with her sister and her husband,
Boyd fears the worst. When he arrives, he discovers Mr. Courtenay
stabbed to death in his own bed, all the doors and windows closed
and locked, every servant gone home, and his fiancee and her sister
missing. The next morning, as news of the scandalous occurrence
begins to spread, Doctor Boyd contacts his friend Ambler Jevons, a
merchant by day and skilled detective by night whose services have
been used by everyone from local police to the investigators of
Scotland Yard. Together, the two amateur sleuths uncover a trail of
secrets that will plunge their lives-and the lives of their loved
ones-into unimaginable danger. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le
Queux's The Seven Secrets is a classic mystery novel reimagined for
modern readers.
The Doctor of Pimlico (1919) is a mystery novel by Anglo-French
writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's
career as a leading author of popular thrillers, The Doctor of
Pimlico is a story of mystery, idolization, and international
crime. 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 Doctor of Pimlico, a writer befriends a retired General whose
legendary career consisted of expeditions in Egypt, Afghanistan,
Burma, and France. Walter Fetherston, an internationally renowned
mystery novelist with a reputation for cosmopolitan excess, meets
and immediately falls in love with General Sir Hugh Elcombe's
daughter, the beautiful Enid Orlebar. Hoping for marriage,
Fetherston has his dreams disrupted when a newcomer to the
General's social circle proves to have a strange and nefarious
influence on those around him. Dr. Weirmarsh, a surgeon based in
London, possesses a hypnotic personality and seems to hold
considerable sway over the lives of the General and Enid. Looking
for answers, Fetherston uses his skill as a mystery writer to play
the part of the detective, traveling across Europe in an effort to
uncover the doctor's murky past. What he finds is more shocking,
and much more extensive, than he could ever have imagined. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of William Le Queux's The Doctor of Pimlico is a
classic mystery novel reimagined for modern readers.
The Wiles of the Wicked (1900) is a mystery 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 Wiles of the
Wicked is a story of mystery, murder, and redemption. 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 Wiles of the Wicked, a
young man goes abroad to discover himself, but returns home totally
blind. Following the death of his father, Wilford Heaton embarks on
a tour of Europe, avoiding responsibility at the cost of his
intellectual promise. In Italy, a sudden onset of scleritis robs
him of the power of sight, forcing him to return home to London.
Having spent his fortune without thought for his future, Heaton
moves into a dismal flat to be close to his friend Dick Doyle, a
promising writer and caring companion who helps Heaton navigate
daily life with a terrible disability. When Doyle leaves for
several weeks on business, Heaton-overcome with despair-takes a
risk by venturing into the streets of London alone. Struck by a
carriage, he lies unconscious for hours before waking in a strange
apartment in the company of several strangers. Conversing with
these Good Samaritans, Heaton feels his sense of humanity slowly
return to him. As a piano plays Chopin's "Andante Spianato," a
woman suddenly cries out, and a fight leaves her and another man
murdered. Having witnessed this terrible crime without the ability
to see it, Heaton steels himself not only to solve the mystery, but
to regain his hold on life. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le
Queux's The Wiles of the Wicked is a classic mystery novel
reimagined for modern readers.
The Day of Temptation (1899) is a mystery 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 Day of
Temptation is a story of mystery, romance, and international crime.
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 Day of Temptation, two Italian expatriates share a meal in a
modest home near London. Arnoldo Romanelli, a debonair young man,
and Doctor Filippo Malvano, an older gentleman, have recently
learned of the imminent arrival of Vittorina, a woman from their
shared past who harbors a dangerous secret. Speaking in hushed
tones, remembering a night known only to the three of them, the two
men agree that Vittorina's arrival would spell disaster for their
newly peaceful lives. The only option, it seems, is for Arnoldo to
journey to Italy before she can leave, to meet her under the guise
of romance in order to marry her and keep her silent. Assuring
Malvano that he can be trusted, that he will not let his desire or
Vittorina's beauty distract him, Arnoldo prepares to return to a
country he fled for the sake of safety, to a past he'd thought to
leave behind for good. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le
Queux's The Day of Temptation is a classic mystery novel reimagined
for modern readers.
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Stolen Souls (Paperback)
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Stolen Souls (1895) is a short story collection by Anglo-French
writer William Le Queux. Published at the beginning of Le Queux's
career as a leading author of popular thrillers, Stolen Souls
contains stories of mystery, espionage, and international crime.
Using his own research and experience as a journalist and
adventurer, Le Queux crafts an accessible, entertaining world 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.
Stolen Souls is a collection of fourteen entertaining and
thought-provoking short stories set throughout Europe. In "The Soul
of Princess Tchikhatzoff," an English journalist enters a popular
restaurant on Nevski Prospekt in St. Petersburg. Dining alone, he
cannot help but notice the strange couple sitting at the table next
to him. The man, handsome, with a devious look in his eye, seems to
be controlling the conversation, while his partner, a beautiful,
ornately dressed woman, looks entirely uncomfortable. After they've
left, the journalist goes out into the frigid Russian night, when
suddenly a stranger approaches who cryptically invites him to a
meeting of local Nihilists. In "The Golden Hand," a reporter on
assignment in Spain receives a tip to where the nation's
leaders-who have fled Madrid in a time of unrest-will be staying.
Hungry for a story, anxious to provide information to the British
people, and overall looking to break with several months of aimless
wandering, he checks into his hotel and awaits his chance. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of William Le Queux's Stolen Souls is a classic short
story collection reimagined for modern readers.
The Lady in the Car (1908) is a novel by Anglo-French writer
William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a
leading author of popular thrillers, The Lady in the Car is a story
of romance, adventure, and international crime. Using his own
research and experience as a journalist and adventurer, Le Queux
crafts an accessible, entertaining world 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 Lady in the Car, the
narrator reveals his firsthand knowledge of the shadowy figure
known across Europe as Prince Albert of Hesse-Holstein-in addition
to a number of other elaborate aliases. Renowned for his
international connections, debonair attitude, and remarkable
generosity, the Prince is a smooth criminal who, with the help of
his trusted accomplices, runs a lucrative criminal enterprise in
broad daylight. Gifted with a chameleon-like ability to change his
appearance, the Prince targets wealthy men and women looking for a
way to raise their influence in aristocratic society. Using his
state-of-the-art Mercedes as both a symbol of his power and a
powerful getaway vehicle, the Prince is more than happy to oblige
the fantasies of those with wealth to spare. When an unsuspecting
victim turns out to be an extremely powerful woman, the Prince and
his gang of thieves find themselves scrambling to not only keep
their operation secret, but to keep themselves from going to prison
for the rest of their lives. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le
Queux's The Lady in the Car is a classic novel reimagined for
modern readers.
The Invasion of 1910 (1906) is a novel by Anglo-French writer
William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a
leading author of popular thrillers, The Invasion of 1910 is a
story of espionage, resistance, and international conflict. Using
his own research and experience as a journalist and adventurer, Le
Queux crafts an accessible, entertaining world 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
Invasion of 1910, a large German occupying force lands undetected
on the coast of England. After quickly defeating a hastily
assembled British defense in a battle at Royston, German forces
turn toward London, eventually gaining control of half of the city.
Woefully unprepared, terribly overwhelmed, a small group of English
politicians gathers to form a resistance force capable of
conducting guerrilla style attacks on the well trained, heavily
armed Germans. As the light of hope returns to a beleaguered
nation, a new British Army gathers strength in order to cast the
invaders out for good. Originally published in the Daily Mail, Le
Queux's novel was both popular and controversial for its use of
newspapermen dressed in German military uniforms to drum up sales.
Despite being rejected as alarmist in its time, The Invasion of
1910 would prove prescient less than a decade after its publication
with the outbreak of the First World War. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of William Le Queux's The Invasion of 1910 is a classic novel
reimagined for modern readers.
The Great War in England in 1897 (1894) is a novel by Anglo-French
writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's
career as a leading author of popular thrillers, The Great War in
England in 1897 is a story of broken alliances, resistance, and
international conflict. Using his own research and experience as a
journalist and adventurer, Le Queux crafts an accessible,
entertaining world 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 War in England in 1897, a large
Russian-French occupying force lands undetected on the coast of
England. Having formed an alliance in secret, they make swift gains
across England until reaching London, which they take control of
with little difficulty. Shocked, defeated, and hemorrhaging hope by
the day, the people of England look for their leaders to do
anything to reverse their fate. Working in the shadows, a small
resistance movement begins taking shape, eventually forming an
alliance with Germany in order to not only free England of its
occupation, but force France and Russia to retreat from their
colonial gains around the world. Despite being rejected as alarmist
in its time, The Great War in England in 1897 would prove prescient
less than a decade after its publication with the outbreak of the
First World War. Although Le Queux would revisit the theme of
invasion throughout his career, his 1906 novel The Invasion of 1910
would virtually reverse the circumstances of The Great War in
England in 1897, having Germany take over the country instead. With
a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of William Le Queux's The Great War in England in 1897
is a classic novel reimagined for modern readers.
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The Seven Secrets (1903) is a mystery novel by Anglo-French writer
William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a
leading author of popular thrillers, The Seven Secrets is a story
of mystery, murder, and amateur sleuthing. 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 Seven Secrets, a young
English doctor named Ralph Boyd is left in charge of his practice
due to the sudden unavailability of its chief surgeon. Hoping for
an uneventful evening, he receives an emergency call to a home in
Kew Gardens. Quickly recognizing the address as the mansion where
his fiancee Ethelwynn Mivart lives with her sister and her husband,
Boyd fears the worst. When he arrives, he discovers Mr. Courtenay
stabbed to death in his own bed, all the doors and windows closed
and locked, every servant gone home, and his fiancee and her sister
missing. The next morning, as news of the scandalous occurrence
begins to spread, Doctor Boyd contacts his friend Ambler Jevons, a
merchant by day and skilled detective by night whose services have
been used by everyone from local police to the investigators of
Scotland Yard. Together, the two amateur sleuths uncover a trail of
secrets that will plunge their lives-and the lives of their loved
ones-into unimaginable danger. With a beautifully designed cover
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le
Queux's The Seven Secrets is a classic mystery novel reimagined for
modern readers.
The Wiles of the Wicked (1900) is a mystery 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 Wiles of the
Wicked is a story of mystery, murder, and redemption. 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 Wiles of the Wicked, a
young man goes abroad to discover himself, but returns home totally
blind. Following the death of his father, Wilford Heaton embarks on
a tour of Europe, avoiding responsibility at the cost of his
intellectual promise. In Italy, a sudden onset of scleritis robs
him of the power of sight, forcing him to return home to London.
Having spent his fortune without thought for his future, Heaton
moves into a dismal flat to be close to his friend Dick Doyle, a
promising writer and caring companion who helps Heaton navigate
daily life with a terrible disability. When Doyle leaves for
several weeks on business, Heaton—overcome with despair—takes a
risk by venturing into the streets of London alone. Struck by a
carriage, he lies unconscious for hours before waking in a strange
apartment in the company of several strangers. Conversing with
these Good Samaritans, Heaton feels his sense of humanity slowly
return to him. As a piano plays Chopin’s “Andante Spianato,”
a woman suddenly cries out, and a fight leaves her and another man
murdered. Having witnessed this terrible crime without the ability
to see it, Heaton steels himself not only to solve the mystery, but
to regain his hold on life. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le
Queux’s The Wiles of the Wicked is a classic mystery novel
reimagined for modern readers.
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