
A lively evening unfolds in a well‑to‑do household, where sharp‑tongued Lillian and her stern father, Sir Charles Moon, entertain a curious newcomer. Their conversation drifts from the perils of wealth to the daring world of early aviation, hinting that the visitor may be more than a polite guest. The atmosphere crackles with wit and tension as each character measures the other's motives, setting the stage for a puzzle that beckons the listener to untangle hidden agendas.
Amid the clinking of dinner plates and the rustle of silk, the enigmatic Dan Halliday finds himself drawn into the family’s undercurrents. He is a young man with lofty aspirations, yet his humor masks a deeper resolve that will soon be tested. As the night progresses, whispered warnings and cryptic remarks foreshadow a series of baffling incidents that will thrust the household into a tangled web of secrets, daring exploits, and unexpected danger.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (497K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (The New York Public Library)
Release date
2017-07-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1932
A Victorian-era master of mystery, this prolific novelist helped shape popular detective fiction with twisty plots and shadowy suspects. Best known for creating a huge international sensation with The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, he went on to write well over a hundred novels.
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