The Sign of Silence

The Sign of Silence is a novel by William le Queux that was published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack who becomes involved in a dangerous plot involving international espionage and political intrigue. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and challenges, including a mysterious woman known only as "The Sign of Silence."

By William le Queux · First published 1908 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 32 chapters

Contents

• Introduces a Gentleman
• The Scent
• Describes the Trysting-Place
• "Dear Old Dig."
• "Time will Prove."
• The Piece of Conviction
• Fatal Fingers
• Contains further Evidence
• Describes the Yellow Sign
• Cherchez La Femme
• In which an Allegation is Made
• Phrida Makes Confession
• The Fugitive's Secret
• Reveals a further Deception
• An Effaced Identity
• Reveals Another Enigma
• Concerns Mrs. Petre
• Discloses the Trap
• The Seal of Silence
• From the Tomb
• Records a Strange Statement
• "Marie Bracq!"
• Love's Confession
• Official Secrecy
• Fremy, of the Surete
• Shows Expert Methods
• Edwards Becomes more Puzzled
• Further Admissions
• The Seller of Shawls
• Face to Face
• Shows the Truth-Teller
• Is the 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