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100	1		_aLe Queux, William, _d1864-1927
245	1	4	_aThe house of evil
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2025
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2025-03-31
508			_aan anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
520			_a"The House of Evil" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. It appears to be a suspenseful work blending elements of mystery, romance, and social intrigue, set among both British gentry and continental society. The story revolves around Leonard Lydon, an accomplished radio engineer of modest means, and his close friend Hugh Craig, a young diplomat from an aristocratic family. The plot unravels around secrets, tragedy, and the complexities of relationships, centering on a dramatic incident involving murder and attempted suicide, as well as financial and emotional dilemmas within the upper-class circles. The opening of "The House of Evil" introduces Leonard Lydon and Hugh Craig enjoying a holiday in Nice, only for their lives to be upended by Hugh's secret involvement with Elise Makris, a woman whose background is revealed to be steeped in criminal intrigue. Following Hugh's shocking act—shooting Elise and then himself—Leonard is left to piece together the mystery through a confessional letter. The narrative then shifts to Leonard's developing relationship with Gloria Stormont, a charming young woman connected to a wealthy but financially troubled family. As Leonard becomes more entangled with Gloria and the Stormonts, he uncovers underlying issues regarding wealth, reputation, and trust, particularly concerning Gloria’s uncle, Howard Stormont, whose business dealings and financial stability are increasingly suspect. The tone is set for a tale driven by emotional entanglements, class tensions, and lingering uncertainties about past and present loyalties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, 1927
653			_aDetective and mystery stories
653			_aExtortion -- Fiction
653			_aCriminals -- Fiction
856	4		_uhttps://books.google.com/books?id=BkgPAAAAQAAJ
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75760
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