Valentine Williams

The Return of Clubfoot (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"The Return of Clubfoot" by Valentine Williams follows Desmond Okewood, a Secret Service Agent on vacation in Central America. While on the beach, he learns from a dying man that there's a hidden treasure somewhere in the Pacific. Okewood, with the help and funding of a millionaire, sets out to find his fortune. However, when he reaches the island where he thinks the treasure lies, he finds out his old nemesis, Clubfoot, is there, ready to claim the prize for himself.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 261
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664618641
• Artikelnr.: 58500437

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.