
In the bustling heart of London, a seasoned private investigator quietly navigates the shadows of power. Paul Harley, whose unassuming office on Chancery Lane hides a trove of confidential dossiers, has long been the unseen hand behind critical decisions that shape the Empire. Though his official title is vague, his reputation for solving the most delicate of diplomatic crises has earned him the trust of high‑ranking officials.
When a seemingly routine evening brings a cryptic invitation from a Colonel Menendez of the exclusive Cavendish Club, Harley’s routine is jolted awake. The mysterious note hints at a tangled web of intrigue that could pull him into a dangerous game of espionage and hidden motives. As he weighs the offer, the familiar hum of London’s underworld begins to stir, promising a chase that will test his intellect, courage, and the loyalty of those closest to him.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (467K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Text file produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
Release date
2004-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1883–1959
Best known as the creator of Dr. Fu Manchu, this Birmingham-born writer turned pulp suspense, occult intrigue, and exotic adventure into hugely popular fiction. His stories travelled far beyond the page, helping shape crime and thriller entertainment across film, radio, and television.
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