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A grim discovery in a Manchester bedroom sets the stage for a tangled web of greed, loyalty, and hidden riches. Two men, Reginaldo and Gilberto, stare at the lifeless face of a once‑wealthy stranger whose final breath has sealed a secret worth millions. Their conversations reveal a history of favors, loans, and education support that now feels betrayed, as the dead man chose silence over repayment.
The narrative unfolds through a succession of puzzling episodes—cryptic letters, dangerous travels, and eerie coincidences—that draw the protagonists deeper into the mystery. As they chase clues across borders and confront strange strangers, the stakes rise beyond mere money, hinting at a truth that could reshape their lives. Listeners are invited to follow the investigation step by step, feeling the tension of each narrow escape and the allure of a treasure that refuses to be claimed.
Language
es
Duration
~7 hours (418K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Aug 28, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1864–1927
A master of early spy fiction, this prolific journalist-novelist turned fears of invasion, secrecy, and political intrigue into page-turning popular fiction. His stories helped shape the modern thriller long before espionage became a genre of its own.
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