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100	1		_aHume, Fergus, _d1859-1932
245	1	4	_aThe Spider
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-10-27
508			_aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the the Hathi Trust Org. (The Ohio State University)
520			_a"The Spider" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of London society, focusing on characters entangled in a world of deception and intrigue, where a cunning blackmailer known as The Spider threatens to expose their secrets. The narrative introduces Arthur Vernon, a private inquiry agent, who finds himself facing moral dilemmas as he navigates his complex relationships, particularly with the charming but unscrupulous Constantine Maunders, who is also vying for the affections of one of Vernon's love interests, Lucy Corsoon. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the opulent Athenian Club in London, where Arthur Vernon and Constantine Maunders engage in a conversation filled with tension and underlying motives. Maunders proposes a partnership to Vernon, revealing his intent to join the detective business while simultaneously embodying a narcissistic persona. The discussion soon turns to the issue of Maunders' adoptive lineage, hinting at familial complexities tied to a figure called The Spider, a blackmailer exploiting sensitive information for financial gain. Set against a backdrop of manipulation and hidden agendas, the opening chapters establish a suspenseful tone as characters prepare for the social gathering that may culminate in significant consequences. The stage is set for conflict as Vernon must decide whether to confront his rival and ally himself with a rogue in order to navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDetective and mystery stories
653			_aEngland -- Fiction
653			_aMurder -- Investigation -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55831
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