{"product_id":"the-sign-of-silence-paperback","title":"The Sign of Silence - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Le Queux\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sign of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e (1915) is a mystery novel by Anglo-French writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queux's career as a leading author of popular thrillers, \u003ci\u003eThe Sign of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of stolen identity, mystery, and international crime. Using his own research and experience as a journalist and adventurer, Le Queux crafts an accessible, entertaining for readers in search of a literary escape. Known for his works of fiction and nonfiction on the possibility of Germany invading Britain--a paranoia common in the early twentieth century--William Le Queux also wrote dozens of thrillers and adventure novels for a dedicated public audience. Although critical acclaim eluded him, popular success made him one of England's bestselling writers. In \u003ci\u003eThe Sign of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e, a man named Royle receives a late night telephone call from his friend Sir Digsby Kemsley, a wealthy socialite and renowned engineer. When he arrives at his mansion in Harrington Gardens, a strange air of secrecy and fear has taken over Digsby. Talking in a hurried manner, he asks his old friend to adopt a disguise in order to deliver a sealed envelope to a mysterious woman, then to await a call. Before he allows Royle to leave, he makes him promise to remain loyal to him at all costs, which the novel's hero agrees to immediately. The next day, however, a man claiming to be Digsby reaches out via telephone, acting as though nothing had happened. As the story unfolds, a manhunt is launched for the shadowy figure whose friendship has been essential to Royle's life in London, and whose disappearance will shock the world. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Le Queux's \u003ci\u003eThe Sign of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic thriller reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummoned to his friend's home at a late hour, Royle arrives to discover Sir Digsby Kemsley in a strange, unhinged state. Using cryptic words and asking for his utmost loyalty, he entrusts him with a letter addressed to an unknown woman before bidding Royle goodnight. The next morning, he disappears. \u003ci\u003eThe Sign of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e is a mystery by William Le Queux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 198\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47411702497458,"sku":"9781513280851","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/9980e936407e49348b750e175076cb18.webp?v=1778306167","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-sign-of-silence-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}