The Bomb-Makers by William Le Queux

A novel about a group of anarchists who plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament and other prominent buildings in London. The story follows a young woman who becomes embroiled in their plans and must navigate her own morality while trying to prevent the bombings.

By William Le Queux · First published 1908 · Genre: Thriller, Adventure, Mystery · 6 chapters · 36,067 words

First lines

"Do get rid of the girl! Can't you see that she's highly dangerous! " whispered the tall, rather overdressed man as he glanced furtively across the small square shop set with little tables, dingy in the haze of tobacco-smoke. It was an obscure, old-fashioned little restaurant in one of London's numerous byways -- a resort of Germans, naturalised and otherwise, "the enemy in our midst," as the papers called them.

"I will. I quite agree. My girl may know just a little too much -- if we are not very careful."

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The Bomb-Makers is listed on Textopian as a novel by William Le Queux, dated 1908 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William Le Queux
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Thriller, Adventure, Mystery, Crime, Spy Fiction
• Length: 36,067 words
• Structure: 6 chapters, 832 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Discussion starters

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• How does this novel by William Le Queux fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
• Where does Thriller first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Thriller — The book is primarily driven by suspenseful and exciting plot elements involving espionage and danger.
• Adventure — The narrative includes action-packed sequences and a journey that involves risk and exploration.
• Mystery — The story contains elements of intrigue and investigation, with characters seeking to uncover hidden truths.
• Crime — The plot revolves around criminal activities, particularly the creation and use of bombs.

Tags

Espionage · Thriller · Adventure · Mystery · Intrigue · Plot Twist · Spy Fiction · Clandestine Operations · Secret Service · Counter Intelligence · Sabotage · Terrorism

Contents

• The Devil's Dice
• The Great Tunnel Plot
• The Hyde Park Plot
• The Explosive Needle
• The Brass Triangle
• The Silent Death

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• Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo (1904)
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• The Czar's Spy (1896)
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• The Doctor of Pimlico (1906)
• The Minister of Evil (1902)
• The Great White Queen (1896)
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