The Le Queux, William 1864-1927 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Hunchback of Westminster" by William Le Queux is a fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows private detective Hugh Glynn, who embarks on a thrilling and treacherous investigation involving mysterious manuscripts from a deceased Spanish priest. The story intricately weaves themes of intrigue, betrayal, and the quest for hidden treasures, ultimately shaping a complex plot revolving around the enigmatic character Don Jose Casteno. At the start of the novel, Glynn recounts his monotonous career as a private investigator until the arrival of Don Jose Casteno, who presents him with an urgent and dangerous mission concerning a treasure valued at millions. This encounter occurs amidst a tempestuous night in London, which sets a foreboding tone for the unfolding drama. Casteno persuades Glynn to bid for a set of manuscripts at an auction that hold significant importance, hinting at betrayal and foreign intrigue. As the plot thickens, we see a web of deception involving familiar figures, a kidnapping, and the unsettling realization that darker forces are at play in the quest for these precious documents. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-10-16 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories London (England) -- Fiction Adventure stories PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41078 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41078 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133935.0 41078