The Zeppelin Destroyer by William le Queux

The Zeppelin Destroyer is a novel by William le Queux that tells the story of an inventor who creates a weapon to destroy German zeppelins during World War I. The book follows the protagonist's journey as he tries to convince the British government to use his invention and ultimately succeeds in saving London from a devastating attack.

By William le Queux · First published 1909 · Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, War · 23 chapters · 67,756 words

First lines

"To-morrow? To-morrow, my dear Claude! Why, there may not be a to-morrow for you -- or for me, when it comes to that -- eh?"

"Yes. You're quite right, old son," was my cheerful reply. "I'm quite aware that these experiments are confoundedly dangerous -- and, besides, there are nasty wind-pockets about just now. I got into a deadly one yesterday afternoon, just across the line at Mill Hill."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William le Queux
• Date: 1909 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, War, Thriller, Historical Fiction
• Length: 67,756 words
• Structure: 23 chapters, 1,608 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The book features thrilling and action-packed sequences involving air combat and espionage.
• Science Fiction — The narrative includes advanced technology and futuristic concepts for its time, such as airships and weaponry.
• War — Set during World War I, the story revolves around military conflict and strategies.
• Thriller — The plot is driven by suspense and tension, with elements of danger and intrigue.

Tags

war · aviation · historical fiction · military · adventure · espionage · action · drama · technology · World War I · British · German

Contents

• Over a "Gasper."
• The Murder-Machines
• The Brown Deal Box
• Concerns the Secret
• The Raid on London
• Theed's Strange Story
• Reveals a Plot
• Some Suspicions
• Contains more Curious Facts
• The Tunnel Mystery
• The Signalman's Story
• Reveals an Astounding Fact
• The Leopard's Eyes
• False or True?
• Concerns Harold Hale
• At Holly Farm
• Not Counting the Cost
• The Tri-Coloured Rings
• Flashes in the Night
• Those "Eyes!"
• Roseye's Secret
• More Devil's Work
• The "L39."

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)
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