The Count's Chauffeur
The Count's Chauffeur is a novel by William le Queux that tells the story of a young man named Jack who becomes the chauffeur for a wealthy count. The book follows Jack's adventures as he navigates the world of high society and uncovers a sinister plot involving espionage and international intrigue. Along the way, he falls in love with the count's daughter and must choose between his loyalty to his employer and his feelings for her. The book is a thrilling tale of suspense and romance that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
By William le Queux · First published 1908 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 11 chapters · 86,540 words
First lines
In Paris, in Rome, in Florence, in Berlin, in Vienna -- in fact, over half the face of Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Russian frontier -- I am now known as "The Count's Chauffeur."
An Englishman, as my name George Ewart denotes, I am of cosmopolitan birth and education, my early youth having been spent on the Continent, where my father was agent for a London firm.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William le Queux
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 86,540 words
- Structure: 11 chapters, 1,969 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a mystery involving the protagonist's experiences as a chauffeur.
- Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful and thrilling elements that keep the reader engaged.
- Crime — The story involves criminal activities and investigations.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on various adventures throughout the story.
Tags
mystery · thriller · historical fiction · romance · adventure · suspense · Europe · early 20th century · class struggle · betrayal · secrets · espionage
Contents
- A Move on the "Forty"
- A Sentimental Swindle
- The Story of a Secret
- A Run with Rosalie
- The Six New Novels
- The Gentleman from London
- The Lady of the Great North Road
- The Red Rooster
- Concerning the other Fellow
- The Lady in a Hurry
- The Peril of Pierrette