The Three Glass Eyes
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy William Le Queux
Length9h 28m
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This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
"The Three Glass Eyes" by William Le Queux intricately weaves a tale of love, intrigue, and societal critique, centered on Ventris Blake, a powerful financier with a hidden past. The novel explores the moral complexities of wealth and the façades maintained by the elite, set against the backdrop of London's high society. The story unfolds through the lives of several characters, including Russell Langford, a barrister whose sudden rise to fame intertwines with his complex relationships with his daughter Vera and her cousin Winifred Pontifex. The arrival of Ventris Blake from Langford's past brings unsettling truths to light, stirring tensions between past and present.
Arthur Hudson, an unsuspecting character, is drawn into a web of deception when a marriage certificate ties him to Blake's deceased wife, thrusting him into a world of danger and suspense. As secrets unravel, the narrative delves into themes of identity, betrayal, and the consequences of hidden truths. Paul and Winifred, key figures in the unfolding drama, grapple with moral dilemmas and the pursuit of justice, highlighting the intricacies of loyalty and the fight against corruption.
The story reaches a climax with a tragic murder-suicide involving Ventris Blake and the Vicar of St. Sepulchre's, leading to Arthur Hudson's wrongful imprisonment. Supported by his friend Paul Renishaw and the love of Winifred, Arthur navigates the challenges of public scrutiny, ultimately emerging stronger and more resilient. The novel concludes with Arthur and Winifred finding solace in Scarborough, leaving behind the shadows of their past while embracing a life of charity and reflection on the intertwining fates shaped by love, tragedy, and societal judgment. Le Queux's narrative invites readers to ponder the enduring impact of hidden skeletons and the redemptive power of love and resilience.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (42)
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GenreMystery and Thriller, Literary Classics
Length9 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FROM THE AUTHOR TO THE READER
2CHAPTER I. WHICH RECORDS AN ODD TRANSACTION
3CHAPTER II. CONCERNS A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
4CHAPTER III. REVEALS A SECRET
5CHAPTER IV. EXPLAINS WHAT VERA LEARNED
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6CHAPTER V. RECORDS THE APPEARANCE OF THREE GLASS EYES
7CHAPTER VI. CONCERNS THE HOLE IN THE WALL
8CHAPTER VII. RECOUNTS A STRANGE SCENE IN CHURCH
9CHAPTER VIII. WHICH TELLS OF AN EVENTFUL NIGHT
10CHAPTER IX. WHY THEY WORE A DISGUISE
11CHAPTER X. WHEREIN VENTRIS BLAKE FAILS
12CHAPTER XI. AGAIN—IN PARK LANE
13CHAPTER XII. WHAT THE SERGEANT KNEW
14CHAPTER XIII. CERTAIN LOVE LETTERS
15CHAPTER XIV. TURNS ON THE LETTER “K”
16CHAPTER XV. RECOUNTS PAUL’S DEFEAT
17CHAPTER XVI. “OH! GREAT IS THE POWER OF WEALTH!”
18CHAPTER XVII. THE STRANGE HOUSE AT SCALBY
19CHAPTER XVIII. ALL ABOUT THOSE GLASS EYES
20CHAPTER XIX. THE PARTING OF THE CLOUDS
21CONCLUSION
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