The Thirteenth Commandment (1916)

The Thirteenth Commandment is a novel written by Rupert Hughes and first published in 1916. The story takes place in New York City and follows the life of a wealthy businessman named John Lenox. Lenox is a self-made man who has built his fortune through hard work and determination. However, his success has come at a cost, as he has become increasingly isolated and disconnected from those around him.One day, Lenox receives a mysterious message that tells him to follow the ""thirteenth commandment."" Intrigued, he begins to investigate the meaning of this commandment and soon discovers a secret society that has been operating in the shadows for centuries. This society is dedicated to the pursuit of power and wealth, and they will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.As Lenox delves deeper into this secret world, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. He must navigate a web of lies and deceit as he tries to uncover the truth behind the thirteenth commandment and the mysterious society that has been hiding in plain sight.The Thirteenth Commandment is a thrilling tale of mystery and intrigue that explores the darker side of human nature. It is a story of power, greed, and the lengths to which some will go to achieve their goals.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.