Leaving a musical comedy at Daly’s on a rainy London night, a young artist’s curiosity draws him into a strange compact and then into real danger. Telephone calls, bogus telegrams and a girl lured to Eastbourne follow, as the detectives Furneaux and Winter race to stay ahead of a ruthless gang.
A fast Edwardian thriller for readers who like their mysteries full of fog, cabs and close escapes. Download the free EPUB.