William Le Queux

The Golden Face (eBook, ePUB)

A Great 'Crook' Romance

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In William Le Queux's gripping novel, "The Golden Face," readers are transported into a world of intrigue and deception, woven together through masterful prose and vivid imagery. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe, the narrative unfolds a tale of mystery revolving around a cursed artefact, infusing elements of suspense and the supernatural. Le Queux'Äôs literary style is characterized by its fast-paced plot and richly descriptive scenes, creating an atmospheric tension that compels the reader forward, reminiscent of the gothic tradition and the detective fiction burgeoning at the time. William Le Queux was a prolific author and journalist whose experiences in espionage and international relations profoundly influenced his writing. His keen insights into the socio-political climate of his era, particularly concerning nationalism and the fear of impending war, informed the underlying themes in "The Golden Face." As a contemporary of the literary giants of his time, Le Queux embraced sensationalism and played with the public'Äôs fascination for thrillers, exploring not just the human psyche but the fragile nature of society. I highly recommend "The Golden Face" for readers who appreciate a blend of adventure, mystery, and social commentary. Le Queux's ability to captivate with well-drawn characters and a haunting plot makes this novel a compelling exploration of superstition and its psychological ramifications, ensuring that it remains a riveting read even today.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 218
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066146047
• Artikelnr.: 58932117

Autorenporträt

Anglo-French journalist and author William Tufnell Le Queux was born on July 2, 1864, and died on October 13, 1927. He was also a diplomat (honorary consul for San Marino), a traveler (in Europe, the Balkans, and North Africa), a fan of flying (he presided over the first British air meeting at Doncaster in 1909), and a wireless pioneer who played music on his own station long before radio was widely available. However, he often exaggerated his own skills and accomplishments. The Great War in England in 1897 (1894), a fantasy about an invasion by France and Russia, and The Invasion of 1910 (1906), a fantasy about an invasion by Germany, are his best-known works. Le Queux was born in the city. The man who raised him was English, and his father was French. He went to school in Europe and learned art in Paris from Ignazio (or Ignace) Spiridon. As a young man, he walked across Europe and then made a living by writing for French newspapers. He moved back to London in the late 1880s and managed the magazines Gossip and Piccadilly. In 1891, he became a parliamentary reporter for The Globe. He stopped working as a reporter in 1893 to focus on writing and traveling.