This edition had all images removed.

Title: The Spider

Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
the Hathi Trust Org. (The Ohio State University)

Summary: "The Spider" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of London society, focusing on characters entangled in a world of deception and intrigue, where a cunning blackmailer known as The Spider threatens to expose their secrets. The narrative introduces Arthur Vernon, a private inquiry agent, who finds himself facing moral dilemmas as he navigates his complex relationships, particularly with the charming but unscrupulous Constantine Maunders, who is also vying for the affections of one of Vernon's love interests, Lucy Corsoon. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the opulent Athenian Club in London, where Arthur Vernon and Constantine Maunders engage in a conversation filled with tension and underlying motives. Maunders proposes a partnership to Vernon, revealing his intent to join the detective business while simultaneously embodying a narcissistic persona. The discussion soon turns to the issue of Maunders' adoptive lineage, hinting at familial complexities tied to a figure called The Spider, a blackmailer exploiting sensitive information for financial gain. Set against a backdrop of manipulation and hidden agendas, the opening chapters establish a suspenseful tone as characters prepare for the social gathering that may culminate in significant consequences. The stage is set for conflict as Vernon must decide whether to confront his rival and ally himself with a rogue in order to navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932

EBook No.: 55831

Published: Oct 27, 2017

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Spider

Note: Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the
the Hathi Trust Org. (The Ohio State University)

Summary: "The Spider" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of London society, focusing on characters entangled in a world of deception and intrigue, where a cunning blackmailer known as The Spider threatens to expose their secrets. The narrative introduces Arthur Vernon, a private inquiry agent, who finds himself facing moral dilemmas as he navigates his complex relationships, particularly with the charming but unscrupulous Constantine Maunders, who is also vying for the affections of one of Vernon's love interests, Lucy Corsoon. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the opulent Athenian Club in London, where Arthur Vernon and Constantine Maunders engage in a conversation filled with tension and underlying motives. Maunders proposes a partnership to Vernon, revealing his intent to join the detective business while simultaneously embodying a narcissistic persona. The discussion soon turns to the issue of Maunders' adoptive lineage, hinting at familial complexities tied to a figure called The Spider, a blackmailer exploiting sensitive information for financial gain. Set against a backdrop of manipulation and hidden agendas, the opening chapters establish a suspenseful tone as characters prepare for the social gathering that may culminate in significant consequences. The stage is set for conflict as Vernon must decide whether to confront his rival and ally himself with a rogue in order to navigate the treacherous waters of love and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932

EBook No.: 55831

Published: Oct 27, 2017

Downloads: 103

Language: English

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.