The Man with the Clubfoot: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Man with the Clubfoot is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Williams, Valentine (1883–1946).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Man with the Clubfoot" by Valentine Williams is a thrilling novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Desmond Okewood, a young British officer engaged in secret service work during World War I, who is determined to thwart the sinister machinations of a notorious spy known as the "Man with the Clubfoot." His mission is to recover a compromising letter written by the German Kaiser, all while uncovering the fate of his missing brother believed to be trapped in enemy territory. At the start of the novel, we meet Desmond as he struggles to find shelter in the rain-soaked streets of Rotterdam. Following a twist of fate and his instinct to embrace a disguise, he sets out on a perilous journey that quickly entangles him in intrigue and danger. Through chance encounters and a series of misadventures, Desmond pieces together clues about his brother's disappearance and the enigmatic figure of the Clubfoot. As he navigates treacherous situations, he finds himself stepping further into the dangerous game of espionage, setting the stage for an exhilarating narrative filled with suspense and unexpected turns.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Man with the Clubfoot
- Author credits: Williams, Valentine (1883–1946)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Brothers -- Fiction
- Mystery fiction
- Spy stories
- War stories
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Secret service -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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