Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo

Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo is a novel by William le Queux that follows the story of a young woman named Madeleine who becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue. The book takes place in the glamorous city of Monte Carlo, where Madeleine finds herself caught up in a web of secrets and lies as she tries to uncover the truth about her past. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to her future. With its fast-paced action and intricate plot twists, Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo is a thrilling read for fans of espionage fiction.

By William le Queux · First published 1904 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 29 chapters · 100,684 words

First lines

"Yes! I'm not mistaken at all! _It's the same woman! _" whispered the tall, good-looking young Englishman in a well-cut navy suit as he stood with his friend, a man some ten years older than himself, at one of the roulette tables at Monte Carlo, the first on the right on entering the room -- that one known to habitual gamblers as "The Suicide's Table."

"Are you quite certain? " asked his friend.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William le Queux
• Date: 1904 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Romance
• Length: 100,684 words
• Structure: 29 chapters, 2,774 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious woman and her secrets, driving the narrative with suspense and intrigue.
• Thriller — The story includes elements of danger and excitement, with high stakes and tension throughout.
• Crime — Central to the plot are criminal activities and investigations, focusing on illegal actions and their consequences.
• Adventure — The narrative includes adventurous elements, with characters embarking on risky and exciting journeys.

Tags

mystery · romance · thriller · drama · suspense · crime · adventure · wealth · gambling · betrayal · intrigue · high society

Contents

• The Suicide's Chair
• Concerns a Guilty Secret
• In the Night
• What the Dossier Contained
• On the Hog's Back
• Facing the Unknown
• From Dark to Dawn
• The White Cavalier
• Concerns the Sparrow
• A Lesson in Argot
• More about the Sparrow
• The Stranger in Bond Street
• Poisoned Lips
• Red Dawn
• The Nameless Man
• The Escrocs of London
• On the Surrey Hills
• The Man with the Black Glove
• The Sparrow
• The Man who Knew
• The Man with Many Names
• Closing the Net
• What Lisette Knew
• Friend or Enemy?
• The Man Cataldi
• Lisette's Disclosures
• The Inquisitive Mr. Shrimpton
• The Sparrow's Nest
• The Story of Mademoiselle

More by William le Queux

• El tesoro misterioso (1909)
• 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)
• The Mystery of the Green Ray (1925)
• All works by William le Queux