William Le Queux

The Count's Chauffeur (eBook, ePUB)

Intrigue and Deception in High Society: A Classic Spy Thriller

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Count's Chauffeur," William Le Queux crafts a gripping tale that merges themes of intrigue, romance, and adventure within the early 20th-century context. Set against the backdrop of a pre-World War I Europe, the narrative follows the enigmatic chauffeur, who becomes embroiled in a complex web of espionage and personal vendettas. Le Queux's prose is characterized by a vivid descriptiveness that captures both the opulence of the aristocracy and the tension of a continent on the brink of war, reflecting the anxieties of an era caught between tradition and modernity. The dialogue is sharp, serving to illuminate character motivations and deepen the plot's tension, making it quintessentially emblematic of the period's fascination with thriller fiction and its intersection with the societal changes underway. William Le Queux, a prolific British author, gained notoriety as a master of the spy genre, drawing on his own experiences as a foreign correspondent and a keen observer of international affairs. His fascination with espionage, bolstered by travels across Europe and a deep understanding of its political complexities, informs the rich, multi-layered narrative of this work. Le Queux's background provides a unique lens through which he explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of society during a tumultuous time. Readers who appreciate finely crafted narratives that merge suspense with social commentary will find "The Count's Chauffeur" a compelling addition to their library. Le Queux invites you into a world of intrigue where every character harbors a secret, and every revelation propels the reader deeper into a labyrinth of danger and desire. This book is a must-read for enthusiasts of classic thrillers and historical fiction alike, ensuring an enthralling experience from the first page to the last.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066209049
• Artikelnr.: 58754393

Autorenporträt

Anglo-French journalist and author William Tufnell Le Queux was born on July 2, 1864, and died on October 13, 1927. He was also a diplomat (honorary consul for San Marino), a traveler (in Europe, the Balkans, and North Africa), a fan of flying (he presided over the first British air meeting at Doncaster in 1909), and a wireless pioneer who played music on his own station long before radio was widely available. However, he often exaggerated his own skills and accomplishments. The Great War in England in 1897 (1894), a fantasy about an invasion by France and Russia, and The Invasion of 1910 (1906), a fantasy about an invasion by Germany, are his best-known works. Le Queux was born in the city. The man who raised him was English, and his father was French. He went to school in Europe and learned art in Paris from Ignazio (or Ignace) Spiridon. As a young man, he walked across Europe and then made a living by writing for French newspapers. He moved back to London in the late 1880s and managed the magazines Gossip and Piccadilly. In 1891, he became a parliamentary reporter for The Globe. He stopped working as a reporter in 1893 to focus on writing and traveling.