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THE MYSTERY OF THE GREEN RAY (British Mystery Classic)

Author : William Le Queux
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 802687739X
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book THE MYSTERY OF THE GREEN RAY (British Mystery Classic) written by William Le Queux and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-05-27 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the dawn of The Great War. Young Ronald Ewart is ready to be enlisted, but before he does, he travels to Scotland to visit his fiancée Myra McLeod. While out fishing together, Myra inexplicably loses her sight after witnessing a green flashing light. Her father has an odd experience as well, and then Myra's faithful dog also goes blind. They turn to a leading eye specialist who happens to be a bit of an amateur detective and he takes on himself to resolve the mystery of the green ray. 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 Mystery of the Green Ray

Author : William Le Queux
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781497555464
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (554 download)

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Download or read book The Mystery of the Green Ray written by William Le Queux and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four young Englishmen are relishing an undisturbed day of sports and relaxation but they are soon to be keenly aware of the storm clouds that are gathering. It's late July 1914 and the assassination of a powerful Austrian archduke has Europe poised on the brink of war. Being patriotic manly Englishmen all four friends intend to do their bit by enlisting. Before doing so young Ronald Ewart must pay a visit to Scotland to visit his fiancee Myra and her father, a retired general. Ewart hopes to get in a bit of salmon fishing as well but this brief getaway proves to be anything but pleasurable. Myra is also keen on fishing but disaster strikes unexpectedly - she is inexplicably struck blind! She sees a green flash of light and then nothing. Her father has a strange experience as well, reporting that a large rock overhanging the river seemed to be moving towards him. And then, just as suddenly, Myra's faithful dog goes blind. Ewart calls in a leading eye specialist who turns out to be a bit of an amateur detective and has connections with the military and naval authorities. He starts to suspect the possibility of some diabolical plot involving radio waves. There certainly is a conspiracy, but it's much more bizarre than that. It's all delightfully outlandish and a great deal of fun. The emphasis on gadgetry and diabolical inventions gives it a pleasingly pulpy feel. Le Queux was one of the major pioneers of spy fiction and fans of that genre should find plenty to enjoy.

The Mystery of the Green Ray

Author : William Le Queux
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781523731657
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book The Mystery of the Green Ray written by William Le Queux and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Le Queux was a well known journalist and aviation enthusiast. Many of the works he wrote during his career are still read today.

GENERAL-MAJOR RICHARD HANNAY Complete Series: 7 Espionage & Mystery Classics

Author : John Buchan
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8075833422
Total Pages : 1716 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book GENERAL-MAJOR RICHARD HANNAY Complete Series: 7 Espionage & Mystery Classics written by John Buchan and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 1716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major-General Sir Richard Hannay is a character created by Scottish novelist John Buchan. Hannay is based on Edmund Ironside, from Edinburgh, a spy during the Second Boer War. The Thirty-Nine Steps - Hannay is buttonholed by an American stranger who knows of an anarchist plot to assassinate the Greek Premier during his forthcoming visit to London. It is now up to Hannay to save the day and stop Europe from destabilising. Greenmantle - Hannay is called in to investigate rumours of an uprising in Constantinople. Once there, he and his friends must thwart the Germans' plans to use religion in winning the war. Mr Standfast - Brigadier-General Hannay is recalled from active service on the Western Front to undertake a secret undercover mission hunting for a dangerous German agent at large in Britain. The Three Hostages - Hannay receives a request to help solve the mysterious kidnapping of the children of three prominent people before it's too late... The Island of Sheep - Hannay, now in his fifties, is called by an old oath to protect the son of a man he once knew, who is also heir to the secret of a great treasure. The Courts of the Morning - Hannay is approached by the American military attache in London to covertly solve the mystery of Blenkiron's disappearance in South America. Hannay seeks out his friend Sandy Arbuthnot for help, but Sandy soon disappears, sending Hannay a mysterious letter . . . The Green Wildebeest - It is a mystery tale of a man afflicted with a terrible curse for doing something he shouldn't have John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist and historian and also served as Canada's Governor General. He is now best remembered for his adventure and spy thrillers, most notably The Thirty-Nine Steps.

The Meyer-Hoffman Affair

Author : Ben Westerham
Publisher : Close9 Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1911085468
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Meyer-Hoffman Affair written by Ben Westerham and published by Close9 Publishing. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic tale of espionage on the eve of the first world war. A murdered British civil servant. Stolen Government documents. A fleeing German agent. Events that presage a desperate new assignment for secret service agent Alexander Templeman. Tasked with helping to keep an escaping German scientist out of the hands of ruthless enemy agents, Templeman will soon find himself isolated and fighting for his very life. If the uncertain and inexperienced agent fails in his mission it will see Great Britain left at a potentially fatal disadvantage in the coming war. The second adventure in this classic old fashioned espionage series, strongly flavoured with period details, marvellous characters and a fast-paced plot. If you like John Buchan and Erskine Childers then you’ll love this one.

The seven secrets

Author : William Le Queux
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (418 download)

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Download or read book The seven secrets written by William Le Queux and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-06-26 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 lend authenticity to the narrative, while his adept pacing ensures that the tension remains high throughout. The compelling blend of mystery, adventure, and espionage makes "The Seven Secrets" a quintessential read for fans of the genre. "The Seven Secrets" is a gripping spy thriller, underpinned by a complex plot, engaging characters, and a masterful understanding of suspense. For those who enjoy espionage narratives filled with mystery and intrigue, this novel is a must-read. Keywords: William Le Queux, The Seven Secrets, spy genre, mystery, suspense, espionage, cipher, secrets, danger, deceit, international intrigue, spy literature, classic mystery, international intrigue, early 20th-century politics, The Invasion of 1910, suspenseful narrative, cipher secrets, classic spy novels, British author, classic English literature, adventure and mystery, espionage and intrigue.

Green for Danger

Author : Christianna Brand
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781842625125
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (251 download)

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Download or read book Green for Danger written by Christianna Brand and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in a military hospital during the Blitz, 'Green for Danger' is widely regarded as a classic mystery from the Golden Age of the detective story. When a patient and a nurse are murdered, Inspector Cockrill finds himself with six possible suspects.

RICHARD HANNAY Complete Collection – 7 Mystery & Espionage Books in One Volume (Unabridged)

Author : John Buchan
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8026851501
Total Pages : 990 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book RICHARD HANNAY Complete Collection – 7 Mystery & Espionage Books in One Volume (Unabridged) written by John Buchan and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2016-03-25 with total page 990 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: “RICHARD HANNAY Complete Collection – 7 Mystery & Espionage Books in One Volume (Unabridged)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Major-General Sir Richard Hannay is a character created by Scottish novelist John Buchan. Hannay is based on Edmund Ironside, from Edinburgh, a spy during the Second Boer War. The Thirty-Nine Steps - Hannay is buttonholed by an American stranger who knows of an anarchist plot to assassinate the Greek Premier during his forthcoming visit to London. It is now up to Hannay to save the day and stop Europe from destabilising. Greenmantle - Hannay is called in to investigate rumours of an uprising in Constantinople. Once there, he and his friends must thwart the Germans' plans to use religion in winning the war. Mr Standfast - Brigadier-General Hannay is recalled from active service on the Western Front to undertake a secret undercover mission hunting for a dangerous German agent at large in Britain. The Three Hostages - Hannay receives a request to help solve the mysterious kidnapping of the children of three prominent people before it's too late... The Island of Sheep - Hannay, now in his fifties, is called by an old oath to protect the son of a man he once knew, who is also heir to the secret of a great treasure. The Courts of the Morning - Hannay is approached by the American military attache in London to covertly solve the mystery of Blenkiron's disappearance in South America. Hannay seeks out his friend Sandy Arbuthnot for help, but Sandy soon disappears, sending Hannay a mysterious letter . . . The Green Wildebeest - It is a mystery tale of a man afflicted with a terrible curse for doing something he shouldn't have John Buchan (1875-1940) was a Scottish novelist and historian and also served as Canada's Governor General. He is now best remembered for his adventure and spy thrillers, most notably The Thirty-Nine Steps.

The Czar's Spy

Author : William Queux
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781091690189
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Czar's Spy written by William Queux and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-27 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious burglary of the British Consulate at Leghorn, coupled with the even more mysterious visit of an English yacht, leads to a trail of espionage and underground criminal activity that carries to reader to London, to Scotland, and ultimately to Finland, then groaning under the oppression of its imperial Russian masters. The story's hero finds the torn photograph of a beautiful woman falls in love with this poor victim of circumstance and risks his life and more to save her. The hero, fortunately, is a man of great perspicacity (half a century later he might have been named Double O Seven), but even he finds his limits tested as he attempts to find the truth.

The Italian Ballerina

Author : Kristy Cambron
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0785232206
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book The Italian Ballerina written by Kristy Cambron and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the height of the Nazi occupation of Rome, an unlikely band of heroes comes together to save innocent lives in this breathtaking World War II novel based on real historical events. Rome, 1943. With the fall of Italy’s Fascist government and the Nazi regime occupying the streets of Rome, British ballerina Julia Bradbury is stranded and forced to take refuge at a hospital on Tiber Island. But when she learns of a deadly sickness sweeping through the quarantine wards—a fake disease known only as Syndrome K—she is drawn into one of the greatest cons in history. Alongside hospital staff, friars of the adjoining church, and two Allied medics, Julia risks everything to rescue Jewish Italians from the deadly clutches of the Holocaust. Soon a little girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina arrives at their door, and Julia is determined to reunite the young dancer with her family—if only she would reveal one crucial secret: her name. Present Day. Delaney Coleman recently lost her grandfather—a beloved small-town doctor and World War II veteran, so she returns home to help her aging parents. When a mysterious Italian woman reaches out claiming to own one of the family’s precious heirlooms, Delaney is compelled to travel to Italy and uncover the truth of her grandfather’s hidden past. With the help of the woman’s skeptical but charming grandson, Delaney learns of a Roman hospital that saved hundreds of Jewish people during the war. Soon, everything Delaney thought she knew about her grandfather comes into question. Based on true accounts of the invented Syndrome K sickness, The Italian Ballerina journeys from the Allied storming of the beaches at Salerno to the London ballet stage and the war-torn streets of World War II Rome, exploring the sometimes heart-wrenching choices we must make to find faith and forgiveness, and how saving a single life can impact countless others. Split timeline: WWII and present day Stand-alone novel Book length: approximately 107,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

The Great Impersonation

Author : E. Phillips Oppenheim
Publisher : 1st World Publishing
ISBN 13 : 142180218X
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book The Great Impersonation written by E. Phillips Oppenheim and published by 1st World Publishing. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The trouble from which great events were to come began when Everard Dominey, who had been fighting his way through the scrub for the last three quarters of an hour towards those thin, spiral wisps of smoke, urged his pony to a last despairing effort and came crashing through the great oleander shrub to pitch forward on his head in the little clearing. It developed the next morning, when he found himself for the first time for many months on the truckle bed, between linen sheets, with a cool, bamboo-twisted roof between him and the relentless sun. He raised himself a little in the bed. "Where the mischief am I?" he demanded. A black boy, seated cross-legged in the entrance of the banda, rose to his feet, mumbled something and disappeared. In a few moments the tall, slim figure of a European, in spotless white riding clothes, stooped down and came over to Dominey's side.

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line

Author : Maj. Gen. Mari K. Eder
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1728230934
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line written by Maj. Gen. Mari K. Eder and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Radium Girls and history and WWII buffs, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line takes you inside the lives and experiences of 15 unknown women heroes from the Greatest Generation, the women who served, fought, struggled, and made things happen during WWII—in and out of uniform—for theirs is a legacy destined to embolden generations of women to come. From daring spies to audacious pilots, from innovative scientists to indomitable resistance fighters, these extraordinary women stepped out of line and into history, forever altering the world's landscape. This page-turning narrative, crafted with meticulous historical accuracy by retired U.S. Army Major General Mari K. Eder, provides a fresh perspective on the integral roles that women played during WWII. Liane B. Russell fled Austria with nothing and later became a renowned U.S. scientist whose research on the effects of radiation on embryos made a difference to thousands of lives. Gena Turgel was a prisoner who worked in the hospital at Bergen-Belsen and cared for the young Anne Frank, who was dying of typhus. Gena survived and went on to write a memoir and spent her life educating children about the Holocaust. Ida and Louise Cook were British sisters who repeatedly smuggled out jewelry and furs and served as sponsors for refugees, and they also established temporary housing for immigrant families in London. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of powerful women's stories, or an avid reader of WWII nonfiction, The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line is a must-read and a poignant testament to the forgotten women who stepped up when the world needed them most.

Unbroken

Author : Laura Hillenbrand
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0812974492
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Unbroken written by Laura Hillenbrand and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more. In boyhood, Louis Zamperini was an incorrigible delinquent. As a teenager, he channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But when World War II began, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to a doomed flight on a May afternoon in 1943. When his Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean, against all odds, Zamperini survived, adrift on a foundering life raft. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will. Appearing in paperback for the first time—with twenty arresting new photos and an extensive Q&A with the author—Unbroken is an unforgettable testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit, brought vividly to life by Seabiscuit author Laura Hillenbrand. Hailed as the top nonfiction book of the year by Time magazine • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for biography and the Indies Choice Adult Nonfiction Book of the Year award “Extraordinarily moving . . . a powerfully drawn survival epic.”—The Wall Street Journal “[A] one-in-a-billion story . . . designed to wrench from self-respecting critics all the blurby adjectives we normally try to avoid: It is amazing, unforgettable, gripping, harrowing, chilling, and inspiring.”—New York “Staggering . . . mesmerizing . . . Hillenbrand’s writing is so ferociously cinematic, the events she describes so incredible, you don’t dare take your eyes off the page.”—People “A meticulous, soaring and beautifully written account of an extraordinary life.”—The Washington Post “Ambitious and powerful . . . a startling narrative and an inspirational book.”—The New York Times Book Review “Magnificent . . . incredible . . . [Hillenbrand] has crafted another masterful blend of sports, history and overcoming terrific odds; this is biography taken to the nth degree, a chronicle of a remarkable life lived through extraordinary times.”—The Dallas Morning News “An astonishing testament to the superhuman power of tenacity.”—Entertainment Weekly “A tale of triumph and redemption . . . astonishingly detailed.”—O: The Oprah Magazine “[A] masterfully told true story . . . nothing less than a marvel.”—Washingtonian “[Hillenbrand tells this] story with cool elegance but at a thrilling sprinter’s pace.”—Time “Hillenbrand [is] one of our best writers of narrative history. You don’t have to be a sports fan or a war-history buff to devour this book—you just have to love great storytelling.”—Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Hoosiers and the American Story

Author : Madison, James H.
Publisher : Indiana Historical Society
ISBN 13 : 0871953633
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (719 download)

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Download or read book Hoosiers and the American Story written by Madison, James H. and published by Indiana Historical Society. This book was released on 2014-10 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A supplemental textbook for middle and high school students, Hoosiers and the American Story provides intimate views of individuals and places in Indiana set within themes from American history. During the frontier days when Americans battled with and exiled native peoples from the East, Indiana was on the leading edge of America’s westward expansion. As waves of immigrants swept across the Appalachians and eastern waterways, Indiana became established as both a crossroads and as a vital part of Middle America. Indiana’s stories illuminate the history of American agriculture, wars, industrialization, ethnic conflicts, technological improvements, political battles, transportation networks, economic shifts, social welfare initiatives, and more. In so doing, they elucidate large national issues so that students can relate personally to the ideas and events that comprise American history. At the same time, the stories shed light on what it means to be a Hoosier, today and in the past.

Corcoran Gallery of Art

Author : Corcoran Gallery of Art
Publisher : Lucia Marquand
ISBN 13 : 9781555953614
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (536 download)

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Download or read book Corcoran Gallery of Art written by Corcoran Gallery of Art and published by Lucia Marquand. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative catalogue of the Corcoran Gallery of Art's renowned collection of pre-1945 American paintings will greatly enhance scholarly and public understanding of one of the finest and most important collections of historic American art in the world. Composed of more than 600 objects dating from 1740 to 1945.

The Mistress of Paris

Author : Catherine Hewitt
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250120667
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book The Mistress of Paris written by Catherine Hewitt and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in the United Kingdom by Icon Books Ltd"--Title page verso.

The Three Hostages

Author : John Buchan
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
ISBN 13 : 9781853262524
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book The Three Hostages written by John Buchan and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 1995 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early (1924) spy adventure is one of five Buchan novels featuring the heroic Richard Hannay. Hannay is called out of retirement to rescue the kidnapped offspring of three highly placed British citizens. Hannay soon uncovers a global syndicate supporting a single man who has notions of world domination. The story suffers from exaggerated descriptions of its characters. For instance, the kidnapper, Medina, is not just a good shot, he's the best shot in England next to the King. The British are portrayed as wonderful people, but other races fare less well. Yet the story is undoubtedly good fun and is enhanced by the modulated voice and subtle characterizations of British actor Edmund Dehn. For large suspense collections.