The Lady in the Car by William Le Queux

A young woman's body is found in a car parked on a deserted road, and the investigation that follows reveals a complex web of relationships and deceit among the people she knew. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and social class.

By William Le Queux · First published 1909 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 12 chapters · 80,589 words

First lines

The Prince broke open a big box of choice "Petroffs," selected one, lit it slowly, and walked pensively to the window.

He was in a good mood that morning, for he had just got rid of a troublesome visitor.

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious event and the unraveling of secrets.
• Thriller — The narrative includes suspenseful and tense moments that keep the reader engaged.
• Crime — The story involves criminal activities and investigations.
• Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey filled with unexpected events and challenges.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Detective Fiction · Crime · Suspense · Intrigue · Plot Twist · Psychological Thriller · Guilt · Secrets · Deception · Investigation

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The Lady in the Car is listed on Textopian as a novel by William Le Queux, dated 1909 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William Le Queux
• Date: 1909 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Detective
• Length: 80,589 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 1,751 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Contents

• His Highness's Love Affair
• The Prince and the Parson
• The Mysterious Sixty
• The Man with the Red Circle
• The Wicked Mr Wilkinson
• The Vengeance of the Vipers
• The Sign of the Cat's-Paw
• Concerning a Woman's Honour
• A Double Game
• Love and the Outlaw
• Touching the Widow's Mite
• 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