
*HARRAP'S SHILLING LIBRARY*
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
The opening pages bathe us in the moonlit beauty of Margaret Island, where the Danube glitters beneath the night sky and the scent of river reeds mingles with the distant chime of a tram. Here Geoffrey Templeton, a weary English officer, and Zita, a bright‑spirited young woman, share a fleeting evening of whispered promises beneath the trees. Their romance feels timeless, yet the looming departure casts a shadow over their tender exchange.
Geoffrey must soon return to England, leaving Zita for six long months before they can think of marriage. As they part, a subtle tension hints that theirs is not merely a simple love story; an unseen danger seems to whisper through the night, and a mysterious token—later tied to an enigmatic White Knight—passes unnoticed between them.
Back in England, Geoffrey discovers a trail of cryptic clues that leads him back to the island and into a world of intrigue, hidden societies, and a quest that could change both their destinies. Listeners are drawn into a dance of love and mystery, wondering whether the reunion will survive the secrets that hunt them.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (499K characters)
Release date
May 17, 2026
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1900–1982
A hugely prolific British crime writer, he published more than 100 novels and became especially known for his Blackshirt stories, built around a witty gentleman thief. His books mix classic mystery puzzles with a brisk, entertaining pace.
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