The Great Court Scandal

The Great Court Scandal is a novel by William le Queux that was published in 1907. The story revolves around the scandalous affair between a young woman and a high-ranking member of the British government, which threatens to bring down the entire political establishment. The book explores themes of power, corruption, and morality in Victorian England.

By William le Queux · First published 1907 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction · 30 chapters · 86,095 words

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WILLIAM LE QUEUX.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William le Queux
• Date: 1907 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Drama, Crime
• Length: 86,095 words
• Structure: 30 chapters, 1,608 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around a complex and intriguing court scandal that requires unraveling.
• Thriller — The narrative is filled with suspense and tension, keeping readers on edge.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set against a historical backdrop, incorporating real events and figures.
• Drama — The book explores intense interpersonal conflicts and emotional themes.

Tags

mystery · scandal · court · intrigue · politics · crime · drama · suspense · investigation · historical · British · society

Contents

• Preface
• Concerns a Court Intrigue
• Prologue
• Her Imperial Highness
• The Revelations of a Commoner
• His Majesty Cupid
• Some Suspicions
• The House of her Enemies
• A Shameful Truth
• Is Mainly about the Count
• The Three Strangers
• The Peril of the Princess
• Doom or Destiny
• "an Open Scandal!"
• The Man with the Red Cravat
• In Secret
• The Shy Englishman
• Light Fingers
• In which "the Mute" is Revealed
• The Ladybird
• Leucha Makes Confession
• The Hermit of Hammersmith
• Love and "the Ladybird."
• Shows Hinckeldeym's Tactics
• Secret Instructions
• Romance and Reality
• Some Ugly Truths
• Place and Power
• A Woman's Words
• 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 Doctor of Pimlico (1906)
• The Minister of Evil (1902)
• The Great White Queen (1896)
• All works by William le Queux