| Author |
Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry), 1887-1949 |
| Illustrator |
Gustavson, Lealand, 1899-1966 |
| Title |
The Trail of Death
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation (The Blue Book Magazine),1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"The Trail of Death" by H. Bedford-Jones is a thrilling novel published during the early 20th century. This action-packed narrative revolves around Ralph Durant, who finds himself entangled in a web of crime, deception, and murder. Set against a backdrop of travel from London to Paris, the story unfolds with a sinister plot involving blackmail, a notorious criminal organization, and the interplay of noble identities. The plot follows Durant as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous scheme orchestrated by the cunning Boris Makoff, who aims to eliminate an unsuspecting financier, Larson. As they travel together, suspense builds when Larson's true nature is revealed, culminating in a tense confrontation aboard a passenger plane. Amidst twists and high-stakes action, Durant must navigate his moral compass while fighting to protect Larson from Makoff's deadly plans. The narrative culminates in a gripping showdown that reflects themes of identity, betrayal, and the unexpected consequences of greed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Criminals -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67598 |
| Release Date |
Mar 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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