Le Queux, William 1864-1927 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Devil's Dice" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Stuart Ridgeway, a young man from a wealthy background, who undergoes a tumultuous emotional journey revolving around love, loss, and mystery. As he becomes infatuated with an enigmatic woman named Sybil, his life takes a dramatic turn, leading him into a world filled with secrets and peril. At the start of the novel, Ridgeway reflects on his past and shares his feelings of despair and longing. He recounts a fateful encounter with Sybil in a casino garden, where their brief yet intense connection ignites a whirlwind of passion and heartache. However, the mystery deepens as Sybil’s secretive nature hints at an approaching doom that haunts her. After their romantic escapades, Ridgeway is left shattered when he learns of her tragic fate shortly after a clandestine marriage ceremony. The opening chapters set the stage for a tale that promises intrigue and exploration of hidden truths, raising questions about love, identity, and the darkness that often lurks beneath the surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-09-22 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Fiction Mystery fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40829 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40829 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133931.0 40829