The Gamblers by William Le Queux
A wealthy and influential gambler becomes embroiled in a complex web of crime and deception after he discovers that his wife has been embezzling funds from him. The story follows the gamblers' descent into a world of high-stakes betting, blackmail, and murder as he seeks to reclaim his lost fortune and exact revenge on those who have wronged him. As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and the lines between good and evil are blurred.
By William Le Queux · First published 1900 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 29 chapters · 92,900 words
First lines
No. I dare not reveal anything here, lest I may be misjudged.
The narrative is, to say the least, a strange one; so strange, indeed, that had I not been one of the actual persons concerned in it I would never have believed such things were possible.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William Le Queux
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Drama
- Length: 92,900 words
- Structure: 29 chapters, 1,932 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious and suspenseful narrative involving crime and intrigue.
- Thriller — The story maintains a high level of tension and excitement, with unexpected twists and turns.
- Crime — Central to the narrative are elements of criminal activity and investigation.
- Adventure — The characters embark on a journey filled with risky and daring exploits.
Tags
Spy Fiction · Adventure · Thriller · Mystery · Suspense · Espionage · Plot Twist · Clandestine Operations · Secret Service · Government Conspiracy · International Intrigue · Diplomatic Tensions
Contents
- Is Purely Personal
- Tells Something about Love
- Is a Mystery
- Relates some Astounding Facts
- Deals with a Millionaire
- Places me in a Predicament
- Mainly Concerns the Owl
- Narrates a Mysterious Incident
- Shows the Bird's Talons
- Makes One Point Plain
- Describes a Meeting and its Sequel
- Carries me on Board the "Vispera"
- Discloses a Millionaire's Secret
- In which I Make a Resolve
- In which we Pay a Visit Ashore
- Discusses Several Matters of Moment
- Describes a New Acquaintance
- Creates Another Problem
- A Millionaire's Manoeuvres
- Wherein Captain Davis Speaks his Mind
- Is Astonishing
- Is more Astonishing
- Confides the Story of a Table
- In which Matters Assume a very Complex Aspect
- Presents a Curious Phase
- Gives the Key to the Cipher
- Pieces Together the Puzzle
- Reveals the Truth
- Contains the Conclusion