William Le Queux

The Lost Million (eBook, ePUB)

Espionage, Conspiracy, and Intrigue in Early 20th-Century Europe

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Lost Million,' William Le Queux crafts an intricate narrative that intertwines elements of mystery, adventure, and early 20th-century societal critique. Set against the backdrop of tumultuous financial and social upheaval, the novel explores the themes of greed, human resilience, and the perennial quest for wealth through suspenseful storytelling. Le Queux employs a vibrant prose style, melding vivid descriptions with sharp dialogues that bring the characters and their dilemmas to life, all while reflecting the anxieties of a society on the brink of modernity. William Le Queux, a prolific writer and journalist, was profoundly influenced by his experiences across Europe, particularly in finance and espionage. His deep engagement with contemporary political issues, such as class disparity and the evolving economic landscape, prompted him to embark on this literary exploration. Through 'The Lost Million,' he captures not only the zeitgeist of his era but also his own anxieties surrounding wealth and moral decay, foreshadowing the literary movements that would follow. Readers interested in the intersection of adventure and societal commentary will find 'The Lost Million' a gripping exploration of early 20th-century life. Le Queux'Äôs keen observations and deft narrative techniques make this work both entertaining and thought-provoking, perfect for those who appreciate literature that challenges the reader to reflect on the complexities of fortune and human ambition.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066186647
• Artikelnr.: 58596016

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.