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Selected Short Stories of William Le Queux: A Move on the Forty, A Run With Rosalie, A Sentimental Swindle, The Six New Novels, and The Story of a Secret
IN Paris, in Rome, in Florence, in Berlin, in Vienna — in fact, over half the face of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Russian frontier — I am now known as “The Count’s Chauffeur.” An Englishman, as my name, George Ewart denotes, I am of cosmopolitan birth and education, my early youth being spent on the Continent, where my father was agent for a London firm. When I was fourteen, my father, having prospered, came to London, and established himself as an agent in Wood Street, City, representing a great firm of silk manufacturers in Lyons. At twenty I tried City life, but an office with a high stool, a dusty ledger, and sandwich lunches, had no attraction for me. I had always had a t...
The Czar's Spy
Gordon Gregg is an Englishman serving temporarily as Consul in Italy. He gets invited on a luxurious yacht by a visiting countryman. On board, Gordon finds the photo of a lovely young woman, torn in pieces. Upon his return to shore he discovers that the consulate's safe is robbed, and yacht has sat sail in the meanwhile. Obsessed with the photograph of a young woman who holds a deadly secret Gordon stars a quest that will lead him into many adventures and misadventures all across Europe. William Le Queux (1864-1927) was an Anglo-French writer who mainly wrote in the genres of mystery, thriller, and espionage, particularly in the years leading up to World War I. His best-known works are the anti-French and anti-Russian invasion fantasy "The Great War in England in 1897" and the anti-German invasion fantasy "The Invasion of 1910."
The Collected Works of William Le Queux
The Collected Works of William Le Queux is a compelling collection of espionage, adventure, and mystery stories written by the prolific 20th-century author. Known for his intricate plots and spy thrillers, Le Queux's writing style captivates readers with suspenseful narratives and unexpected twists. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue and international conflicts, his works immerse the audience in a world of secrets and espionage, showcasing the author's masterful storytelling skills and attention to detail. This anthology provides a comprehensive look at Le Queux's diverse literary repertoire, offering readers a glimpse into the exciting and immersive world of early 20th-century f...
The Closed Book: Concerning the Secret of the Borgias
In 'The Closed Book: Concerning the Secret of the Borgias,' William Le Queux masterfully envelops the reader in a literary tapestry steeped in the rich, dark history of the infamous Borgia family. The novel weaves a compelling narrative around the enigmatic Book of Arnoldus and its perilous lore. Le Queux employs a blend of historical intrigue and suspenseful storytelling to create an atmosphere of mystery that surrounds the protagonist, Allen Kennedy. The book's ornate literary style and the structured prose cunningly echo the intricacies of the time period it reflects, placing it within a notable context of early 20th-century historical mysteries that draw heavily from real events and figu...
The Invasion of 1910
The Invasion of 1910 is a 1906 novel written mainly by William Le Queux (with H. W. Wilson providing the naval chapters). It is one of the more famous examples of Invasion literature. It is viewed by some as an example of pre-World War I Germanophobia. It can also be viewed as prescient, as it preached the need to prepare for war with Germany. The novel was originally commissioned by Alfred Harmsworth as a serial which appeared in the Daily Mail from 19 March 1906. The story rewritten to feature towns and villages with high Daily Mail readership, greatly increased the newspaper's circulation and made a small fortune for Le Queux; it was translated into twenty-seven languages, and over one mi...
The Invasion
The Invasion is about a fictional German invasion and subsequent battles on the English east coast. You will love reading about the formation of the English resistance movement and various other war tactics in this realistic and thrilling action tale based on actual military history.
Hushed Up! A Mystery Of London
"Hushed Up!" is a thrilling book by means of the famous British writer William Le Queux, who's recognized for his work in the thriller and secret agent fields. Before it become published inside the early 1900s, the rebellion goes deep into a maze of political plots and mystery sports activities. Le Queux, who's acknowledged for writing very thrilling testimonies, creates an international in which people are dealing with secret plans and operations. The story takes area against this historical past. The fundamental man or woman of the story is a journalist named Gilbert Stern who is pushed to locate the fact in the back of a mysterious global plot. Stern delves deeper into the internet of int...
A Secret Service
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The seven secrets
William Le Queux, acclaimed for his pioneering contributions to the spy genre with works like "The Invasion of 1910", delivers another intriguing narrative in "The Seven Secrets". With a profound understanding of suspense and mystery, Le Queux crafts a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The plot revolves around an uncrackable cipher and seven mysterious secrets, which plunge the protagonist into a world of danger, deceit, and international intrigue. As he navigates his way through treacherous situations, readers are taken on a suspenseful journey through the underbelly of early 20th-century espionage. Le Queux’s vivid characterizations and atmospheric descriptions len...
An Observer in the Near East
This book is expository of actual findings of the state of affairs near Eastern Europe from the Balkan Peninsula through Germany. William Le Queux in this book discussed hidden secrets, discoveries, and revelations in the 19th through 20th century. Discover some of the unknown secrecy that lies within the glorious continent of Europe.
