The Yellow Streak - Williams, Valentine
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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Of all the luxuries of which Hartley Parrish's sudden rise to wealth gave him possession, Bude, his butler, was the acquisition in which he took the greatest delight and pride. Bude was a large and comfortable- looking person, triple-chinned like an archdeacon, bald-headed except for a respectable and saving edging of dark down, clean-shaven, benign of countenance, with a bold nose which to the psychologist bespoke both ambition and…mehr

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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Of all the luxuries of which Hartley Parrish's sudden rise to wealth gave him possession, Bude, his butler, was the acquisition in which he took the greatest delight and pride. Bude was a large and comfortable- looking person, triple-chinned like an archdeacon, bald-headed except for a respectable and saving edging of dark down, clean-shaven, benign of countenance, with a bold nose which to the psychologist bespoke both ambition and inborn cleverness. He had a thin, tight mouth which in itself alone was a symbol of discreet reticence, the hall-mark of the trusted family retainer. Bude had spent his life in the service of the English aristocracy. The Earl of Tipperary, Major-General Lord Bannister, the Dowager Marchioness of Wiltshire, and Sir Herbert Marcobrunner, Bart., had in turn watched his gradual progress from pantry-boy to butler. Bude was a man whose maxim had been the French saying, "Je prends mon bien où je le trouve."
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Valentine Williams (1883–1946) was an esteemed British journalist and author, widely recognized for his espionage thrillers and mystery novels. Born George Valentine Williams in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, he was the son of a prominent journalist and thus the passion for writing ran in his veins. Before delving into fiction, Williams made a name for himself as a foreign correspondent for the Daily Mail during World War I. His firsthand experiences on the battlefields and the gritty realism of warfare imbued his literary works with authenticity and a palpable sense of danger. After the war, he transitioned into a full-time writer, drawing upon his wartime experiences and journalistic acumen to craft gripping narratives. 'The Yellow Streak' is one of his noteworthy works that exemplifies his literary prowess. In this novel, and many others, Williams captivates readers with meticulously crafted plots, rich character development, and a narrative style that maintains suspense while providing keen insights into the human psyche and the complexities of moral choices. His contributions to the genre of spy fiction set precedents for future authors and remain influential. Valentine Williams's legacy is cemented in the canon of early 20th-century British literature, and his work continues to be celebrated for its suspenseful storytelling and its reflection of a world immersed in espionage and intrigue.