The Mysterious Three

The Mysterious Three is a novel by William le Queux that follows the story of three individuals who come together to solve mysteries and crimes. The book features intricate plot twists, suspenseful moments, and complex characters. It has been praised for its ability to keep readers engaged from start to finish.

By William le Queux · First published 1908 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 30 chapters · 79,476 words

First lines

"Do you know a Mr. Smithson, Gwen? " Sir Charles Thorold asked his wife abruptly as he stood astride before the big fire in the hall.

"Smithson? " Lady Thorold answered as she poured out the tea. "No. Who is he?"

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William le Queux
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Detective, Adventure
• Length: 79,476 words
• Structure: 30 chapters, 1,909 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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• Where does Mystery first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a mysterious case, with suspenseful elements and a focus on uncovering secrets.
• Thriller — The narrative includes thrilling and tense moments that keep the reader engaged and on edge.
• Crime — The story involves criminal activities and the investigation of these crimes, central to the plot.
• Detective — Features a detective or investigator as a key character working to solve the central mystery.

Tags

mystery · thriller · suspense · adventure · detective · crime · secrets · intrigue · plot twists · historical · fiction · investigation

Contents

• Concerns a Visitor
• Contains Certain Revelations
• The Name of "Smithson."
• Further Mystery
• Puts Certain Questions
• The House in the Square
• Treading Among Shadows
• More Mystery
• The Gentleman Named Paulton
• Relates a Strange Incident
• Contains some Strange News
• Gossip from the Sunshine
• In the Web
• The Perfume
• Within an Ace
• The Harvest of Fire
• Found in the Debris
• In which the Mask is Raised
• More Revelations
• Concerns a Mysterious Light
• Contains a further Surprise
• A Secret is Disclosed
• Contains Another Revelation
• A further Tangle
• Towards the Truth
• Mr. Smithson again
• In the Shadow
• The Unknown to-Morrow
• A Strange Truth is Told
• Contains the End

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