The Sign of the Stranger
The Sign of the Stranger is a novel by William le Queux that tells the story of a young man named John Dene who becomes involved in a dangerous international conspiracy. The book was first published in 1908 and has been praised for its fast-paced plot and intriguing characters.
By William le Queux · First published 1908 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 36 chapters · 94,096 words
First lines
The shabby stranger seated himself familiarly in a nook beside the wide-open chimney of the tap-room, and stretched out his long thin legs with a sigh.
"I want something to eat; a bit of cold meat, or bread and cheese -- anything you have handy -- and a glass of beer. I'm very tired."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William le Queux
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Spy Fiction
- Length: 94,096 words
- Structure: 36 chapters, 1,923 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around solving a mysterious event or crime, with suspenseful elements and clues leading to a resolution.
- Thriller — The narrative includes high-stakes situations, tension, and excitement, keeping the reader on edge.
- Crime — The story involves criminal activities, focusing on the investigation and consequences of these actions.
- Adventure — The characters embark on a journey or quest, facing challenges and engaging in action-packed sequences.
Tags
mystery · suspense · thriller · adventure · detective · crime · intrigue · secrets · espionage · historical · plot twist · narrative
Contents
- The Advent of the Stranger
- Concerns Lady Lolita
- Which is a Mystery
- Wherein a Strange Story is Told
- Reveals Three Curious Facts
- For Love of Lolita
- Is Full of Mystery
- Wherein I Make Certain Discoveries
- Tells some Strange Truths
- The Earl of Stanchester Speaks his Mind
- Certain Questions and their Answers
- Love and Lolita
- The Young Countess Makes a Statement
- Concerns a Gay Woman
- The Track of the Truth
- The Story of Mr Thomas Hayes
- Which Concerns a Guest at the Hall
- Which Teaches the Value of Silence
- Face to Face
- Richard Keene Makes a Revelation
- The Saints' Garden
- The Sign to the Unknown
- Contains a Disclosure
- Introduces a Man with a History
- Whereby Richard Keene is Surprised
- Refers to Certain Ugly Facts
- Which Tells of a Heart's Desire
- What! Saw in the Night
- Is Still more Mysterious
- A Ray of Light
- Gives the Keyword
- Weston Expresses Certain Fears
- Reveals some Secrets
- The Affair in Sibberton Park
- The Truth
- Containing the Conclusion