The Sign Of The Stranger (1913)

The Sign of the Stranger is a novel written by William Le Queux and published in 1913. The story revolves around a young man named Jack Prendergast, who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of a crime. He finds himself in a small village in the English countryside, where he is taken in by a kindly old woman named Mrs. Topham.As Jack tries to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the crime he was accused of, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. He discovers that the village is home to a secret society, known as the Brotherhood of the Seven Kings, who are involved in a plot to overthrow the British government.With the help of Mrs. Topham's granddaughter, Kitty, and a group of loyal friends, Jack sets out to stop the Brotherhood and clear his name. Along the way, he uncovers a series of clues that lead him to the identity of the mysterious stranger who has been watching him since his arrival in the village.The Sign of the Stranger is a thrilling tale of mystery, suspense, and adventure, set against the backdrop of early 20th century England. It is a classic example of the spy and espionage genre, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.