The Coward Behind The Curtain (1908)

The Coward Behind The Curtain is a novel written by Richard Marsh and published in 1908. The story revolves around a man named George Chelford, who is a successful businessman and a respected member of society. However, his life takes a turn when he is blackmailed by a mysterious figure known as ""The Coward Behind The Curtain"". The blackmail involves a secret from George's past that he has kept hidden for years.As the story progresses, George tries to uncover the identity of the blackmailer and put an end to the blackmail. He enlists the help of his friend, the detective Mr. Jerningham, and together they embark on a dangerous journey to expose the truth.The novel is a thrilling mystery that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. It explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of past actions. The characters are well-developed and the plot is intricately woven, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader guessing until the very end.Overall, The Coward Behind The Curtain is a captivating novel that showcases Richard Marsh's talent for storytelling and his ability to create suspenseful and engaging narratives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.