
A lively assortment of early‑twentieth‑century adventures unfolds across a dozen bold titles, each introducing a distinct cast of daring, quirky figures. From the scarlet‑visored Red November, who slips a theatrical invitation into a stranger’s hand, to the hapless clerk P. Sybarite, whose life is a monotony of ledgers and the relentless stench of hides, the stories pulse with wit, danger, and the occasional flourish of melodrama.
In the opening tale, Sybarite’s ten‑year servitude to a foul, ever‑present odor becomes the catalyst for an unexpected rebellion. When a mysterious invitation arrives, he finds himself torn between the familiar confines of his counting‑room and a promise of something beyond the grim warehouse walls. The narrative balances humor with a growing sense of intrigue, hinting at hidden motives and larger conspiracies that beckon the listener deeper into a world where every scent and shadow may conceal a secret.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (356K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Barbara Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-05-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1933
Best known for creating the gentleman thief Michael Lanyard, he helped shape early 20th-century popular fiction with a mix of mystery, adventure, and romance. His stories reached huge audiences in print and on screen, especially through the long-running Lone Wolf series.
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