Bridges Victor

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A Rogue by Compulsion An Affair of the Secret Service

Beschreibung

"A Rogue by Compulsion" by Victor Bridges is a thrilling mystery novel that follows the enigmatic adventures of John Martin, a charming, yet morally ambiguous protagonist. Martin, a former criminal turned private detective, is blackmailed into undertaking a risky mission. He is coerced to investigate and retrieve a valuable stolen object, putting his newfound lawful life at risk. As Martin delves deeper into the case, he encounters a web of deceit, hidden motives, and dangerous adversaries, finding himself entangled in a complex game of cat and mouse. The narrative unfolds with a series of unexpected twists and turns, as Martin navigates the shadows of the criminal underworld and London's high society to uncover the truth. Bridges weaves a compelling tale, drawing readers into a world of intrigue, mystery, and unexpected alliances. The novel expertly blends elements of suspense, crime, and psychological depth, exploring the complexities of the human psyche and the fine line between compulsion and choice. "A Rogue by Compulsion" stands as a riveting mystery, captivating readers with its suspenseful plot and the captivating character of John Martin, whose past and present collide in a high-stakes investigation, showcasing Bridges' talent for crafting engaging and intricate narratives within the realm of crime fiction.

Autor

Hugh Stowell Scott was an English author who wrote under the name Henry Seton Merriman. He was born on May 9, 1862, and died on November 19, 1903. The Sowers, his best-known book, was published thirty times in the UK. He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and worked as an underwriter at Lloyd's of London. After that, he started traveling and writing books, many of which became great hits. Scott went to India as a tourist in 1877 and 1878, and the setting for his 1896 book Flotsam was India. He really loved traveling, and he did a lot of it with his friend and fellow author Stanley J. Weyman. On June 19, 1889, Scott married Ethel Frances Hall, who was born in 1865 and died in 1943. They didn't have any kids. Scott was surprisingly humble and quiet for his personality. He died at Melton, Suffolk, in 1903 of appendicitis. He was 41 years old. In his will, Scott gave £5,000 to Evelyn Beatrice Hall, who was his sister-in-law and a fellow writer. Hall is best known for writing The Friends of Voltaire, a biography. Scott described the legacy as a "token of my gratitude for her continued assistance and literary advice, without which I should never have been able to have made a living by my pen."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 274
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 349g
• ISBN-13: 9789359957302
• ISBN-10: 9359957305
• Artikelnr.: 69757737