The Return of Clubfoot (eBook, PDF) - Williams, Valentine
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Whilst spending a holiday in a small Central American Republic, Desmond Okewood, of the Secret Service, learns from a dying beachcomber of a hidden treasure.
With the assistance of a millionaire, he sets out for Cock Island, in the Pacific. To his astonishment he discovers that the Man with the Clubfoot, whom he had regarded as dead, has anticipated him. It is obvious to Okewood that his old enemy is also in search of the hidden gold, and there ensues a thrilling sequence of adventures, in which the millionaire's pretty daughter takes a prominent part.
Okewood has the cipher, and the…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Whilst spending a holiday in a small Central American Republic, Desmond Okewood, of the Secret Service, learns from a dying beachcomber of a hidden treasure.

With the assistance of a millionaire, he sets out for Cock Island, in the Pacific. To his astonishment he discovers that the Man with the Clubfoot, whom he had regarded as dead, has anticipated him. It is obvious to Okewood that his old enemy is also in search of the hidden gold, and there ensues a thrilling sequence of adventures, in which the millionaire's pretty daughter takes a prominent part.

Okewood has the cipher, and the Man with the Clubfoot determines to secure it, for without that cipher it is impossible to discover the hiding-place of the treasure; but there is something that the Man with the Clubfoot does not know, whereas Okewood does.
 
Autorenporträt
Valentine Williams (1883-1946) was a renowned British journalist and author, widely celebrated for his gripping spy novels and detective fiction. Employing a literary style characterized by suspense and intrigue, Williams captivated readers with his memorable characters and intricately woven plots. His journalistic career, having served as a correspondent in the First World War, undeniably imbued his narratives with a realistic portrayal of espionage and adventure, which became a hallmark of his work. 'The Return of Clubfoot' (1922), one of Williams' most acclaimed novels, exemplifies his literary prowess. It features the nefarious Dr. Adolph Grundt, affectionately known as Clubfoot, a character who resonates with the archetypal villain in classic spy novels. This book is a sequel to his earlier work 'The Man with the Clubfoot' (1918), which introduced this memorable antagonist. Both novels reflect Williams' talent for creating a riveting atmosphere that transcends the pages, immersing readers in the shadowy world of post-war Europe. The remarkable blend of Williams' firsthand wartime experiences and his flair for storytelling established him as a significant figure in the genre of espionage fiction, and his contributions remain a reference point for scholars and enthusiasts of early 20th-century literature.