The house of evil by William Le Queux
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"The House of Evil" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. It appears to be a suspenseful work blending elements of mystery, romance, and social intrigue, set among both British gentry and continental society. The story revolves around Leonard Lydon, an accomplished radio engineer of modest means, and his close friend Hugh Craig, a young diplomat from an aristocratic family. The plot unravels around secrets, tragedy,
and the complexities of relationships, centering on a dramatic incident involving murder and attempted suicide, as well as financial and emotional dilemmas within the upper-class circles. The opening of "The House of Evil" introduces Leonard Lydon and Hugh Craig enjoying a holiday in Nice, only for their lives to be upended by Hugh's secret involvement with Elise Makris, a woman whose background is revealed to be steeped in criminal intrigue. Following Hugh's shocking act—shooting Elise and then himself—Leonard is left to piece together the mystery through a confessional letter. The narrative then shifts to Leonard's developing relationship with Gloria Stormont, a charming young woman connected to a wealthy but financially troubled family. As Leonard becomes more entangled with Gloria and the Stormonts, he uncovers underlying issues regarding wealth, reputation, and trust, particularly concerning Gloria’s uncle, Howard Stormont, whose business dealings and financial stability are increasingly suspect. The tone is set for a tale driven by emotional entanglements, class tensions, and lingering uncertainties about past and present loyalties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Le Queux, William, 1864-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title | The house of evil |
| Original Publication | London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1927. |
| Credits | an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Extortion -- Fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75760 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75760-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 389 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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