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A cold, fog‑shrouded London sets the stage as a weary stranger from the South slips through the mist toward Portman Square. He is Laker, a hard‑bitten man with a scarred face and a habit for trouble, who finds himself ushered into a dimly lit, green‑curtained room where an elderly, sharp‑tongued host named Malpas waits. The atmosphere is tense and claustrophobic, the dialogue cracked with suspicion as Laker demands answers and a promised sum of money, while Malpas guards his own secrets behind a veil of hostility.
From the moment Laker hammers on the door, the story pulls listeners into a gritty mystery of hidden motives, rival thieves, and a looming danger that feels as palpable as the London fog outside. Every exchange hints at past betrayals and a looming clash, promising a tension‑filled narrative that keeps you guessing what lies behind the next shadowed doorway.
Language
fi
Duration
~10 hours (622K characters)
Release date
2026-01-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1932
Best known for fast-moving thrillers and crime stories, this wildly popular British writer helped shape the modern suspense novel. His life was as dramatic as his fiction, carrying him from poverty and journalism to worldwide fame.
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