The novel follows the story of two Englishmen, Sir John Loder and his friend, Captain Hugh Kenealy, who are on a mission to find a missing French aristocrat, the Comte de la Tour d'Azyr. The two men travel to France, where they discover that the Comte has been kidnapped by a mysterious group known as the House of the Arrow. The House of the Arrow is a secret society of criminals and assassins, led by the mysterious and powerful Baron de Vaux. Sir John and Captain Kenealy must battle their way through the House of the Arrow's many traps and obstacles in order to rescue the Comte and bring him back to safety. Along the way, they uncover a sinister plot involving the French government and a powerful secret society. The House of the Arrow is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and intrigue. It is a classic of the genre, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1924 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 26 chapters