
Silent Barrier
by Louis Tracy
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When Charles K. Spencer, a well-to-do young American mining engineer, overhears a conversation between two young women in a London hotel, he impulsively decides to intervene in their lives. Inspired by the plight of one of the women, an aspiring writer, he arranges for her to travel to Switzerland to further her career. Unbeknownst to him, the woman's journey is shadowed by a mysterious and potentially dangerous figure, Mr. Bower. Intrigued and concerned, Spencer decides to follow them, determined to protect the woman he has come to admire from any harm. As the trio traverses the picturesque Swiss Alps, Spencer uncovers a web of hidden motives and conflicting loyalties. He finds himself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where he must navigate treacherous mountain passes while evading the relentless pursuit of Mr. Bower. Along the way, Spencer and the woman he is protecting develop a strong bond, forged in the crucible of danger and shared experiences. Together, they face unforeseen challenges and uncover secrets that will forever alter their lives.Book Details
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Louis Tracy was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start...
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