The Lone Wolf Returns by Louis Joseph Vance
"The Lone Wolf Returns" by Louis Joseph Vance is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work is part of a series featuring Michael Lanyard, known as the Lone Wolf, who is a complex character with a background steeped in thievery and intrigue. The story delves into themes of love, morality, and the struggle to escape a past filled with crime, as Lanyard reconciles his feelings for Eve de Montalais
while being hunted by both his enemies and the law. The opening of the novel sets a romantic yet tense atmosphere, featuring Michael Lanyard in a luxurious setting where he expresses his deep love for Eve de Montalais. However, their romance is complicated by his troubled history as a former outlaw and his belief that he cannot offer her a suitable life. As their conversation unfolds, Lanyard's internal conflicts about marrying her come to light, emphasizing his fears of exposing her to danger and societal scorn. Their intimate dialogue hints at the emotional depth of the characters while foreshadowing future complications, particularly as the narrative introduces mysterious figures from Lanyard's past who may threaten his newfound love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Vance, Louis Joseph, 1879-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Lone Wolf Returns |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lone_Wolf_Returns |
| Credits |
Produced by David T. Jones, Mary Meehan, Al Haines & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Jewel thieves -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59177 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59177-3 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 421 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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