THE CLIQUE OF GOLD (Thriller Novel)


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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. One evening in a disreputable lodging-house in Paris, "Papa" Ravinet, a dealer in second-hand goods and curiosities, becomes alarmed at what sounds to him to be the last gasps of someone dying. Forcing the disinterested concierge and his wife to investigate, the life of a young woman is saved. No one knows the true identity of this young woman, Miss Henrietta. She was brought to the lodging-house a few months ago by a young gentleman who said she was his cousin from the provinces whose family had lost its fortune. As Ravinet sees the addresses on the two suicide letters the distressed young woman left, a sudden light brightens his eyes and a wicked smile plays on his lips.




ÉMILE GABORIAU Ultimate Collection: Murder Mysteries, Crime Thrillers & Detective Novels


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This meticulously edited Gaboriau collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Monsieur Lecoq Series: The Widow Lerouge The Mystery of Orcival File No. 113 Monsieur Lecoq The Honor of the Name Caught in the Net The Champdoce Mystery Other Mysteries: The Count's Millions Pascal and Marguerite Baron Trigault's Vengeance The Clique of Gold Other People's Money Within an Inch of His Life Short Stories: A Thousand Francs Reward Military Sketches The Cantiniere The Barber of the Squadron The Vaguemestre The Zouave The Fantassin, or Foot-Soldier The Soldier of the Light Infantry




The Publishers Weekly


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Monsieur Lecoq


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The Greatest Adventure Books of Jack London: Sea Novels, Gold Rush Thrillers & Animal Stories


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In "The Greatest Adventure Books of Jack London: Sea Novels, Gold Rush Thrillers & Animal Stories," readers are immersed in a collection of works that showcase London's diverse literary talent. From tales of survival at sea to thrilling adventures during the Gold Rush, and heartwarming stories featuring animals, this compilation offers a comprehensive look at London's captivating storytelling. London's vivid descriptions and engaging narratives transport readers to different settings and time periods, making each story a unique and immersive experience. With a mix of action, drama, and heartfelt moments, these adventure books demonstrate London's ability to master various genres and captivate readers of all ages. Jack London, a renowned author known for his adventurous spirit and love of the outdoors, drew inspiration from his own experiences to create these timeless tales. His firsthand knowledge of life in the wild and his deep connection to nature shine through in his writings, adding depth and authenticity to his stories. London's passion for adventure and his commitment to social issues are evident in his work, making him a significant figure in American literature. For readers seeking exhilarating adventures, profound insights into human nature, and timeless classics, "The Greatest Adventure Books of Jack London" is a must-read. London's masterful storytelling and thought-provoking themes make this collection a compelling choice for anyone looking for a literary journey filled with excitement, suspense, and heartwarming moments.




The Clique of Gold


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Dosia


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The Greatest Adventure Books of Jack London: Sea Novels, Gold Rush Thrillers, Tales of the South Seas and the Wild North & Animal Stories


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This particular Jack London collection mirrors the incredible adventurous life of the author, it shows all the things he witnessed and experienced on his travels. Besides being a novelist, journalist and social activist – Jack London was also a railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, an oyster pirate, rancher, war correspondent... Novels The Cruise of the Dazzler A Daughter of the Snows The Call of the Wild The Sea-Wolf White Fang Burning Daylight Adventure The Scarlet Plague A Son of the Sun The Abysmal Brute The Mutiny of the Elsinore Jerry of the Islands Michael, Brother of Jerry Hearts of Three Short Stories Son of the Wolf The White Silence The Son of the Wolf The Men of Forty Mile In a Far Country To the Man on the Trail The Priestly Prerogative The Wisdom of the Trail The Wife of a King An Odyssey of the North The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondike The God of His Fathers The Great Interrogation Which Make Men Remember Siwash The Man with the Gash Jan, the Unrepentant Grit of Women Where the Trail Forks A Daughter of the Aurora At the Rainbow's End The Scorn of Women Children of the Frost In the Forests of the North The Law of Life Nam-Bok the Unveracious The Master of Mystery The Sunlanders The Sickness of Lone Chief Keesh, the Son of Keesh The Death of Ligoun Li Wan, the Fair The League of the Old Men The Faith of Men & Other Stories A Relic of the Pliocene A Hyperborean Brew The Faith of Men Too Much Gold The One Thousand Dozen The Marriage of Lit-lit Bâtard The Story of Jees Uck Tales of the Fish Patrol White and Yellow The King of the Greeks A Raid on the Oyster Pirates The Siege of the "Lancashire Queen" Charley's Coup Demetrios Contos Yellow Handkerchief Lost Face South Sea Tales The House of Pride & Other Tales of Hawaii Smoke Bellew The Red One On the Makaloa Mat Dutch Courage & Other Stories Memoirs The Road The Cruise of the Snark Through The Rapids on the Way to the Klondike From Dawson to the Sea Our Adventures in Tampico




Forbidden Fruit


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