In White Raiment

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In White Raiment

by William Le Queux

EN·~7 hours

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Description

In the bustling heart of Victorian London, a successful Harley‑Street physician finds himself torn between the polished veneer of high society and the shadowy undercurrents that pulse through the city’s streets. He writes in a candid, almost confessional tone, revealing that even the most respectable doctor carries a secret that could shatter his reputation. When a close friend’s sudden death forces him to break his self‑imposed silence, he embarks on a quest for truth that leads him into the very heart of the metropolis’s mysteries.

Along the way he encounters a cast of characters—from glamorous aristocrats and ambitious politicians to gritty street vendors and desperate patients—each offering a fragment of the puzzle. The narrative weaves medical intrigue with the social contradictions of an era where wealth and poverty sit side by side, exposing how the doctor’s own ambitions and anxieties mirror the city’s restless energy. Listeners are invited to share his uneasy fascination as he balances professional duty with a growing obsession to uncover what lies beneath the respectable façade.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (428K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2012-10-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Le Queux

William Le Queux

1864–1927

A hugely popular early master of spy fiction, he turned fears of invasion and international intrigue into fast-moving stories that gripped readers before the First World War. His books helped shape the mood of his age, mixing journalism, suspense, and a flair for dramatic danger.

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