Fatal Fingers A Mystery
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy William Le Queux
Length8h 20m
About this audiobook
This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
"Fatal Fingers" by William Le Queux is a compelling mystery novel that intricately weaves themes of love, deception, and redemption into a narrative brimming with suspense. The story primarily follows Richard Goodrick, a reclusive man who has faked his own death to escape a tumultuous past. His life of solitude is disrupted when George Ravenscourt offers a substantial sum to coax him back into society, revealing tensions rooted in betrayal and identity. Goodrick's steadfast refusal underscores his struggle for personal peace amidst societal pressures.
Parallel to Goodrick's tale, young legislator Gordon Cunningham delves into the mysterious deaths of two acquaintances, confronting the Home Secretary, Mr. Bridgman, about Scotland Yard's inadequate investigation. His determination to uncover the truth and expose potential corruption risks scandal but highlights his commitment to justice. The intrigue deepens with the arrival of John Ambrose, a master of disguise, who entangles Gordon in a dangerous conspiracy linked to these deaths.
As the story unfolds, Gordon faces the return of Ambrose Tulloch, a man presumed dead who holds secrets that could ruin him. The tension between them is palpable, especially as Maidee Lambton, Gordon's love interest, becomes suspicious of his past. Gordon's moral dilemmas intensify as he navigates love, trust, and the quest for justice, culminating in his dramatic fainting episode in Parliament, leaving behind a cryptic note.
The narrative crescendos with a revelation involving the Earl of Ellersdale, presumed dead, who seeks vindication amidst accusations of murder. As hidden identities and buried truths surface, the characters grapple with manipulations and betrayals, creating a rich tapestry of intrigue that promises to captivate readers until the very end.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Literary Classics
Length8 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. IS MAINLY ABOUT RICHARD GOODRICK
17CHAPTER XVII. TO PAY THE PRICE
2CHAPTER II. THE NIGHT OF THE SEVENTEENTH
18CHAPTER XVIII. THE MARBLE FACE
3CHAPTER III. THE AFFAIR AT CHARLWOOD STREET
19CHAPTER XIX. MORE ABOUT JOHN AMBROSE
4CHAPTER IV. YET ANOTHER PROBLEM
20CHAPTER XX. REVEALS TREACHERY
5CHAPTER V. IS ABOUT UNCLE JOHN
21CHAPTER XXI. DON MARIO AT HOME
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6CHAPTER VI. SUSPICION!
22CHAPTER XXII. CONTAINS AN ADMISSION
7CHAPTER VII. WITHHELD FROM THE PUBLIC
23CHAPTER XXIII. THE LOVERS
8CHAPTER VIII. THE MAN OF THE MOMENT
24CHAPTER XXIV. IN FADED INK
9CHAPTER IX. SOME CONFIDENCES
25CHAPTER XXV. CONCERNS THE UNEXPECTED
10CHAPTER X. RICHARD GOODRICK’S SECRET
26CHAPTER XXVI. THE FESTA OF CORPUS DOMINI
11CHAPTER XI. CONCERNS LOVE AND A MYSTERY
27CHAPTER XXVII. FROM OUT THE PAST
12CHAPTER XII. TO FACE THE MUSIC
28CHAPTER XXVIII. TELLS GORDON’S SECRET
13CHAPTER XIII. FACE TO FACE
29CHAPTER XXIX. THE ACCUSATION
14CHAPTER XIV. INTRODUCES A VISITOR
30CHAPTER XXX. WHAT OCCURRED ON THE SEVENTEENTH
15CHAPTER XV. FROM THE BEYOND
31TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES
16CHAPTER XVI. A SCENE IN THE HOUSE
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