
Stretton Street Affair
'Stretton Street Affair' Summary
Hugh Gabriel, a young electrical engineer, is asked to visit a wealthy recluse, Oswald De Gex. Upon arriving at De Gex's mansion, Hugh witnesses a murder and becomes the target of a sinister plot. As he investigates, he encounters a cast of suspicious characters, including the enigmatic Doctor Moroni and the beautiful but enigmatic Gabrielle. Hugh's sanity is tested as he tries to unravel the truth behind the murder and the motivations of those involved. The further he investigates, the more he realizes that nothing is as it seems and that he is in danger of becoming a pawn in a deadly game. As the body count rises, Hugh must race against time to uncover the truth and save himself from becoming the next victim.Book Details
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William Le Queux
British
William Le Queux (1864-1927) was a British novelist and journalist who was widely popular for his works of spy fiction and mystery novels. He was born in London and had a passion for writing from a...
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