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RED MASQUERADE - Being the Story of THE LONE WOLF’S DAUGHTER - BY LOUIS JOSEPH VANCE - 1921
TO J. PARKER READ, JR., ESQ. THE CINEMA THAT WAS HIS
APOLOGY
BOOK I A CHAPTER FROM THE YOUTH OF MONSIEUR MICHAEL LANYARD
RED MASQUERADE
I PLEBEIAN AND PRINCE
II THE PRINCESS SOFIA
III MONSIEUR QUIXOTE
IV THE FOOL AND HIS MONEY
V IMPOSTOR
A charismatic gentleman drifts through a wintery auction, his eyes scanning dusty treasures that whisper of forgotten scandals. Known in certain circles as the Lone Wolf, he thrives on the thrill of outwitting both law and society, collecting secrets as readily as he does priceless curios. The bustling sale becomes a stage for his restless ambition, hinting at a larger game hidden beneath the polished veneer of wealth.
When a beguiling young woman appears at a lavish masquerade, the Lone Wolf’s curiosity turns to intrigue. Masks conceal more than faces, and a tangled web of loyalties begins to surface, drawing him into a risky dance of deception and daring. As the night unfolds, the promise of a hidden agenda looms, setting the tone for a suspenseful adventure that will test his cunning and resolve.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (386K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Suzanne Shell, Elaine Walker and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders Updated: 2022-11-28.
Release date
2003-12-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1879–1933
A prolific early 20th-century storyteller, he is best remembered for creating Michael Lanyard, the gentleman thief better known as the Lone Wolf. His fast-moving mysteries and adventure tales helped bridge the worlds of popular fiction, silent film, radio, and television.
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