Tracked by Wireless

The story revolves around a young woman who becomes embroiled in a plot to steal military secrets through the use of wireless telegraphy. As she delves deeper into the conspiracy, she must navigate a complex web of espionage and counter-espionage to uncover the truth. The novel explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the blurred lines between patriotism and treason.

By William Le Queux · First published 1908 · Genre: Spy Fiction, Thriller, Adventure · 12 chapters · 88,311 words

First lines

Geoffrey Falconer removed the wireless telephone receivers from his ears, and sat back in his wooden chair, staring straight before him, utterly puzzled.

"Eighteen-and-a-half minutes past seven! " he muttered to himself, glancing up at the big round clock above the long bench upon which a number of complicated-looking wireless instruments were set out.

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Tracked by Wireless is listed on Textopian as a novel by William Le Queux, dated 1908 CE.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: William Le Queux
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Spy Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Mystery, Science Fiction
• Length: 88,311 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 1,945 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Spy Fiction — The plot revolves around espionage and intelligence activities, central to the narrative.
• Thriller — The story is filled with suspense and tension, characteristic of a thriller.
• Adventure — The narrative includes elements of adventure, with characters embarking on risky missions.
• Mystery — The plot involves solving a mystery, with twists and turns that engage the reader.

Tags

Science Fiction · Spy Thriller · Wireless Technology · Early 20th Century · Adventure · Espionage · Mystery · Thriller · Pulp Fiction · Vintage Novel · British Literature · Cold War Prequel

Contents

• The Secret Signal
• The Voice from the Void
• The Calico Glove
• The Devil's Oven
• The Mystery Widow
• The Cloven Hoof
• The Poison Factory
• The Great Intrigue
• The Three Bad Men
• The Mystery of Berenice
• The Marked Man
• The Crow's Cliff

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