The Doctor of Pimlico

The Doctor of Pimlico is a novel by William le Queux that follows the story of Dr. John Dale, a successful physician who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger when he discovers a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and political corruption, as well as the personal struggles of its protagonist.

By William le Queux · First published 1906 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 32 chapters · 71,810 words

First lines

A GREY, sunless morning on the Firth of Tay.

Across a wide, sandy waste stretching away to the misty sea at Budden, four men were walking. Two wore uniform -- one an alert, grey-haired general, sharp and brusque in manner, with many war ribbons across his tunic; the other a tall, thin-faced staff captain, who wore the tartan of the Gordon Highlanders. With them were two civilians, both in rough shooting-jackets and breeches, one about forty-five, the other a few years his junior.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William le Queux
• Date: 1906 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Drama
• Length: 71,810 words
• Structure: 32 chapters, 1,709 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a mysterious crime, with elements of suspense and investigation.
• Thriller — The narrative includes high-stakes situations and tension that keep the reader on edge.
• Crime — Central to the story is a criminal act and the subsequent pursuit of justice.
• Adventure — The characters embark on a journey filled with unexpected events and challenges.

Tags

mystery · suspense · crime · detective · London · medical · thriller · historical · adventure · intrigue · secrets · investigation

Contents

• In which Certain Suspicions are Excited
• The Coming of a Stranger
• Introduces Doctor Weirmarsh
• Reveals Temptation
• In which Enid Orlebar is Puzzled
• Beneath the Elastic Band
• Concerning the Velvet Hand
• Paul Le Pontois
• The Little Old Frenchwoman
• If Anyone Knew
• Concerns the Past
• Reveals a Curious Problem
• The Mysterious Mr. Maltwood
• What Confession Would Mean
• Three Gentlemen from Paris
• The Orders of his Excellency
• Walter Gives Warning
• The Accusers
• In which a Truth is Hidden
• In which a Truth is Told
• The Widened Breach
• Concerning the Bellairs Affair
• The Silence of the Man Barker
• What the Dead Man Left
• At the Cafe De Paris
• Which is "Private and Confidential"
• The Result of Investigation
• The Secret of the Lonely House
• Contains some Startling Statements
• Reveals a Woman's Love
• In which Sir Hugh Tells his Story
• Conclusion

More by William le Queux

• El tesoro misterioso (1909)
• Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo (1904)
• The Four Faces (1920)
• The Czar's Spy (1896)
• The House of Whispers (1908)
• The Minister of Evil (1902)
• The Great White Queen (1896)
• The Mystery of the Green Ray (1925)
• All works by William le Queux