The Drums Of Jeopardy

The Drums of Jeopardy is a thrilling novel written by Harold MacGrath. The story is set in New York City during the 1920s and follows the adventures of Michael Lanyard, a former jewel thief turned private detective. Lanyard is hired by a wealthy Russian countess, Sonia Danidoff, to protect her from a group of Bolsheviks who are seeking revenge for her family's involvement in the Russian Revolution.As Lanyard tries to protect Sonia, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the Bolsheviks, who are led by a sinister mastermind known only as ""The Scorpion"". The Scorpion is determined to exact his revenge on Sonia and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal, including kidnapping and murder.As the tension builds, Lanyard must use all his skills and experience to outwit The Scorpion and save Sonia from certain death. Along the way, he is aided by a colorful cast of characters, including a Russian prince, a beautiful actress, and a mysterious doctor.The Drums of Jeopardy is a classic thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. With its fast-paced action, suspenseful plot, and memorable characters, it is a must-read for fans of the genre.Strange that every so often, despite the horror, he had to take them out and gaze at them. He sat down upon the stool, spread a towel across his knees, and opened the pouch. He drew out a roll of cotton wool, which he unrolled across the towel. Flames! Blue flames, red, yellow, violet, and green - precious stones, many of them with histories that reached back into the dim centuries, histories of murder and loot and envy.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.