The Lady in the Car

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 Lady in the Car" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the intriguing adventures of Prince Albert of Hesse-Holstein as he navigates the complexities of royal life, romance, and clandestine escapades while mingling with captivating women, particularly those from America and Britain. Le Queux dives into themes of social status, identity, and the tension between public persona and private desire. The opening of the book introduces us to the Prince in a luxurious Brighton hotel, where he enjoys a quiet moment of reflection after having dismissed an unwanted visitor. He is distinctly aware of the attention he attracts from other hotel guests, particularly the well-to-do American mother-daughter duo, Mrs. Jesup and Mary. The Prince's curiosity about Mary leads to a charming invitation for a motor outing together, which serves to highlight their budding connection. Meanwhile, we see hints of intrigue and past adventures involving shadowy characters, setting the stage for a narrative filled with romance and potential mischief, as the Prince's past and present intertwine in surprising ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

His Highness's love affair

The Prince and the parson

The mysterious sixty

The man with the red circle

The wicked Mr Wilkinson

The vengeance of the vipers

The sign of the cat's-paw

Concerning a woman's honour

A double game

Love and the outlaw

Touching the widow's mite.

Credits:

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-11-23