The shadow of the Wolf by R. Austin Freeman
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"The Shadow of the Wolf" by R. Austin Freeman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a tense and intriguing setup involving Daniel Purcell and his companion Varney, who are engaged in a risky scheme involving the forgery of banknotes. The plot unfolds within a maritime backdrop as the two men navigate both the physical sea and the murky waters of their criminal endeavors, hinting at
themes of betrayal and moral ambiguity. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Purcell and Varney aboard a yacht, where a conversation about their illicit activities begins to reveal the strained dynamics of their partnership. The dialog quickly escalates from casual banter regarding their personal lives, specifically how both men are connected to a woman named Maggie, to darker implications of their crime. Varney grapples with his growing resentment towards Purcell and contemplates drastic actions, foreshadowing significant twists to come. The opening chapters establish a gripping atmosphere intertwined with deception, setting the stage for an exploration of consequences that follow betrayal and the actions of desperate individuals caught in their schemes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin), 1862-1943 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 25018351 |
| Title | The shadow of the Wolf |
| Original Publication | New York, NY: A. L. Burt Company, 1925. |
| Credits | Brian Raiter |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Thorndyke, Doctor (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Physicians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75244 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 426 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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