Stolen Souls by William le Queux

Name: Stolen Souls
Author: William le Queux

Stolen Souls is a novel by William le Queux that tells the story of a group of criminals who kidnap and sell children to wealthy families in Europe. The book follows the journey of one such child, who is taken from his home in England and sold into slavery in France. Along the way, he encounters various characters who help him escape and ultimately return home.

By William le Queux · First published 1905 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 14 chapters · 77,673 words

First lines

Wrapped in furs until only my nose and eyes were visible, I was walking along the Nevski Prospekt in St. Petersburg one winter's evening, and almost involuntarily turned into the Dominique, that fashionable restaurant which, garish in its blaze of electricity, is situated in the most frequented part of the long, broad thoroughfare. It was the dining-hour, and the place, heated by high, grotesquely-ornamented stoves, was filled with officers, ladies, and cigarette smoke, while the savoury smell of national dishes mingled judiciously with those of foreign lands.

At the table next the one at which I seated myself were two persons, a man and a woman.

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Work type: Novel
Author: William le Queux
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Detective
Length: 77,673 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 1,689 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a complex and intriguing mystery.
Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful and thrilling elements that keep the reader engaged.
Crime — The story involves criminal activities and investigations.
Adventure — The characters embark on adventurous pursuits throughout the story.