The Voice from the Void: The Great Wireless Mystery

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Le Queux, William, 1864-1927

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Voice from the Void: The Great Wireless Mystery" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Reverend Norton Homfray, a country rector, and his son Roddy, as they grapple with mysterious events surrounding the sudden appearance of Gordon Gray, a man presumed dead, and the subsequent disappearance of Roddy following a tragic encounter in Welling Wood. The narrative unfolds in an atmosphere thick with suspense and a blend of romance and intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces the disturbing sight of Gordon Gray in the church pew, which deeply unsettles Mr. Homfray. As the story advances, we learn of Roddy's encounter with a mysterious girl in Welling Wood who calls out for help before dying in his arms. This sets off a series of ominous events, particularly when Roddy disappears after the incident. His father grapples with the implications of events from his past connected to Gray, which seem to threaten their lives. The intriguing dynamics between the characters, alongside the elements of mystery surrounding the deaths and disappearances, paint an engaging picture of a narrative that promises both suspense and emotional depth as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-10-25