An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye is a novel by William le Queux that tells the story of a man who seeks revenge against those who have wronged him. The book follows his journey as he plots and executes his plan, ultimately leading to a dramatic conclusion.

By William le Queux · First published 1908 · Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime · 25 chapters · 89,770 words

First lines

"Hush! Think, if you were overheard!"

"Well, my dear fellow, I only assert what's true," I said.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William le Queux
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Adventure, Drama
• Length: 89,770 words
• Structure: 25 chapters, 1,828 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Thriller — The book is primarily driven by suspenseful and exciting plot developments.
• Mystery — The narrative involves solving a crime or uncovering secrets.
• Crime — The story revolves around criminal activities and their consequences.
• Adventure — The plot includes elements of action and exploration.

Tags

mystery · suspense · crime · revenge · thriller · detective · intrigue · plot twist · murder · justice · deception · secrets

Contents

• The Mystery Man
• The Penny in Paper
• An Appointment
• The Three Cards
• The Second Woman
• What I Saw in the Park
• Eva Glaslyn
• Some Remarkable Evidence
• The Love of Long Ago
• On the Silent Highway
• Beauty at the Helm
• The Deformed Man's Statement
• Dick Becomes Mysterious
• This Hapless World
• The Near Beyond
• In the City
• A Visit from Boyd
• "you will Never Know -- Never!"
• Eva Makes a Confession
• A Night Adventure
• Under the Leaden Seal
• In Defiance of the Law
• Her Ladyship
• The Truth Revealed
• Conclusion

More by William le Queux

• El tesoro misterioso (1909)
• Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo (1904)
• The Four Faces (1920)
• The Czar's Spy (1896)
• The House of Whispers (1908)
• The Doctor of Pimlico (1906)
• The Minister of Evil (1902)
• The Great White Queen (1896)
• All works by William le Queux