The Broken Thread by William Le Queux

A young woman's life is turned upside down when she discovers a mysterious letter that sets her on a path of discovery and danger. As she delves deeper into the truth, she uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. The story follows her journey as she navigates this complex world, confronting her own demons and facing off against those who seek to silence her.

By William Le Queux · First published 1907 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 28 chapters · 77,610 words

First lines

"No. I mean the girl in black. The one leading the pom."

"By jove! Yes. She's uncommonly smart, isn't she?"

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The Broken Thread is listed on Textopian as a novel by William Le Queux, dated 1907 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William Le Queux
• Date: 1907 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Drama
• Length: 77,610 words
• Structure: 28 chapters, 1,250 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious disappearance and investigation.
• Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful and tense situations.
• Crime — The story involves criminal activities and their consequences.
• Adventure — The characters embark on a journey filled with unexpected events.

Tags

Spy Thriller · Adventure · Mystery · Espionage · Intrigue · Plot Twist · Surveillance · Counter-Intelligence · Secret Service · Government Conspiracy · International Intrigue · Diplomatic Tension

Contents

• Concerns a Girl in Black
• Presents a Curious Problem
• The Fatal Fingers
• Reveals Certain Confidences
• The Mystery of the White Room
• In the Southern Land of Adventure
• Who was the Apache?
• The Doctor's Double Personality
• Foiled by the Work of a Modern Detective
• The Mystery of some Disappearances
• The Tragedy of a Fateful Joy-Ride
• The Second Burglary at Aldborough Park
• Into a Trap and out of it
• Haunted by the Spirit of the River
• Raife's Resolve
• The Mysterious Stab in the Dark
• Mr Muirhead and Hilda Discover Raife's Identity
• A Shadow on Raife's Courtship
• Gilda Receives a Staggering Blow
• The most Momentous Occasion of Hilda's Life
• Raife's Jealousy Ends Disastrously
• Another Mysterious Visitor in the Night
• On the Trail. the Finding of the Reticule
• How the Grand Coup was Planned
• The Beginning of the Revenge
• Sir Raife Remington, Baronet and Burglar
• The Origin of the Vendetta
• Conclusion

More by William Le Queux

• 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)
• The Mystery of the Green Ray (1925)
• All works by William Le Queux