The Watcher By The Threshold (1918)

The Watcher By The Threshold is a novel written by John Buchan and published in 1918. The story follows the life of a young man named Edward Leithen, who is a successful lawyer and a member of the British Parliament. He is also a man haunted by a dark secret from his past. Leithen's life takes a turn when he receives a mysterious letter from a friend who has recently died. The letter contains a warning about a dangerous man who is known as ""The Watcher By The Threshold"". Leithen becomes obsessed with finding out who this man is and what he wants. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Leithen discovers a sinister plot involving a group of anarchists who are planning to overthrow the government. He must use all of his skills and resources to stop them before it's too late. The Watcher By The Threshold is a thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue set against the backdrop of early 20th century England. It explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of past actions. Buchan's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the characters and settings to life, making this a must-read for fans of classic literature and mystery novels.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.