Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo by William Le Queux
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"Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the glamorous setting of Monte Carlo's casino culture and revolves around a mysterious and captivating woman known as Mademoiselle, who seems to possess an uncanny luck at gambling. The protagonist, Hugh Henfrey, a young Englishman, is determined to uncover the truth about his father's enigmatic death, which he suspects is linked
to Mademoiselle. The opening of the novel introduces us to the bustling casino atmosphere and the fateful "Suicide's Chair," where Mademoiselle is winning consistently, capturing the attention of those around her. As Hugh and his friend Walter discuss her, it becomes clear that Hugh believes she holds crucial information about his father's demise. The narrative hints at dark secrets and intertwined lives against the backdrop of opulence, as Hugh's obsession with uncovering the truth drives him to confront the enigmatic Mademoiselle, setting the stage for intrigue and suspense in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Le Queux, William, 1864-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Monte-Carlo (Monaco) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4694 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 545 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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