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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - "I confess I'd like to know somethin' more about him." "Where did you run across him first?" "I didn't run across him; he ran across me, and in rather a curious way. We live in Linden Gardens now, you know. Several of the houses there are almost exactly alike, and about a month ago, at a dinner party we were givin', a young man was shown in. His name was unknown to me, so I supposed that he must be some friend of my wife's. Then I…mehr

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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - "I confess I'd like to know somethin' more about him." "Where did you run across him first?" "I didn't run across him; he ran across me, and in rather a curious way. We live in Linden Gardens now, you know. Several of the houses there are almost exactly alike, and about a month ago, at a dinner party we were givin', a young man was shown in. His name was unknown to me, so I supposed that he must be some friend of my wife's. Then I saw that he was a stranger to her too, and then all at once he became very confused, inquired if he were in Sir Harry Dawson's house - Sir Harry lives in the house next to ours - and, findin' he was not, apologized profusely for his mistake, and left hurriedly."
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William Le Queux was a British author and journalist known for his influential contributions to spy fiction and political thrillers in the early 20th century. His works often focused on themes of national security and international intrigue, especially during the tensions of World War I. In addition to his fiction, Le Queux was an active journalist, reporting on various political and social issues of his time. He engaged with topics such as espionage and defense, reflecting the geopolitical anxieties of his era. Notable works include ""The Invasion of 1910,"" which imagines a German invasion of Britain, and ""The Under-Secretary,"" exploring the intricacies of political maneuvering and covert operations. Le Queux's storytelling is characterized by vivid detail and a deep understanding of human psychology, securing his legacy as a pioneer in modern spy literature and a significant voice in early 20th-century British fiction.