The Man with the Clubfoot

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The Man with the Clubfoot

by Valentine Williams

EN·~6 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total

WHAT THIS STORY IS ABOUT

1:59

CHAPTER I - I SEEK A BED IN ROTTERDAM

7:21

CHAPTER II - THE CIPHER WITH THE INVOICE

10:55

CHAPTER III - A VISITOR IN THE NIGHT

11:57

CHAPTER IV - DESTINY KNOCKS AT THE DOOR

20:00

CHAPTER V - THE LADY OF THE VOS IN'T TUINTJE

17:59

CHAPTER VI - I BOARD THE BERLIN TRAIN AND LEAVE A LAME GENTLEMAN ON THE PLATFORM

24:18

CHAPTER VII - IN WHICH A SILVER STAR ACTS AS A CHARM

18:03

CHAPTER VIII - I HEAR OF CLUBFOOT AND MEET HIS EMPLOYER

24:09

CHAPTER IX - I ENCOUNTER AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE WHO LEADS ME TO A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE

22:58

Description

A daring British officer, newly recruited for secret service work, is sent into the heart of enemy territory to recover a compromising letter written by the Kaiser. Disguised and resourceful, he must navigate rain‑soaked streets, crowded hotels, and a web of clandestine contacts while also tracing the whereabouts of his missing brother. The opening act thrusts him into a maze of coded messages, unexpected allies, and the looming threat of a notorious spy known only as the Man with the Clubfoot.

As the mission unfolds, the officer discovers that danger and romance often travel side by side. Encounters with enigmatic locals, a determined lady risking her reputation, and the ever‑present shadow of the elusive antagonist keep the tension high. The story blends swift-paced intrigue with moments of heartfelt connection, promising listeners an atmospheric journey through wartime Europe where every clue could tip the balance between success and disaster.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (366K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-03-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Valentine Williams

Valentine Williams

1883–1946

A journalist turned thriller writer, he brought the pace and atmosphere of real reporting to popular spy and mystery fiction. He is especially remembered for the Clubfoot novels, a series of wartime thrillers built around one of his best-known villains.

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