The Veiled Man by William le Queux

Name: The Veiled Man
Author: William le Queux

The Veiled Man is a novel by William le Queux that tells the story of a mysterious figure who appears in London and causes havoc with his criminal activities. The book follows the efforts of Scotland Yard to uncover the identity of this elusive villain, known only as "the veiled man." Along the way, there are twists and turns, betrayals and surprises, all leading up to a thrilling conclusion.

By William le Queux · First published 1907 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 10 chapters · 57,076 words

First lines

During half a century of constant wandering over the silent sunlit sands, of tribal feuds, of revolts, battle and pillage, of bitter persistent hatreds, of exploit, foray, and fierce resistance against the lounging Spahis, cigarette-smoking Zouaves, black-faced Turcos, and swaggering Chasseurs of the French, I have met with some curious adventures, and have witnessed wonders more remarkable, perhaps, than many of the romances related by the Arab story-tellers. They mostly occurred before I was chosen sheikh of the Azjar; when I was simply one of a band of desert-pirates, whose only possessions were a long steel lance, a keen, finely-tempered poignard, and a white stallion, the speed of which was unequalled by those of my companions. A thief I was by birth; a scholar I had become by studying the _Tarik_, the _Miraz_, the _Ibtihadj_, and the Koran, under the Marabut Essoyouti in Algiers; a philosopher I fain would be.

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Work type: Novel
Author: William le Queux
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Crime, Espionage
Length: 57,076 words
Structure: 10 chapters, 831 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious figure and the unraveling of secrets.
Thriller — The narrative is filled with suspense and tension, keeping the reader on edge.
Adventure — The story includes elements of exploration and action, typical of adventure tales.
Crime — Criminal activities and investigations are central to the storyline.