The Power-House: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Power-House is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Buchan, John (1875–1940).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Power-House" by John Buchan is a thriller novel published in 1916. When barrister Edward Leithen investigates his friend's mysterious disappearance, he uncovers a sinister international criminal organization led by wealthy art connoisseur Andrew Lumley. As Leithen digs deeper, he becomes a target himself, trapped in a deadly game where civilization's facade proves dangerously thin. Racing against time across London and Central Asia, Leithen must outsmart a network of watchers and assassins to save his friends and expose the truth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Power-House
- Author credits: Buchan, John (1875–1940)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- Legal stories
- Leithen, Edward (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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