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Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century paranoia, the story revolves around the murder of Dick Harbonne, a retired naval officer found dead near Norwich. Lieutenant Barclay, a former friend, and local politician Francis Goring investigate the circumstances surrounding Harbonne's death, uncovering a web of espionage linked to fears of a German invasion. As Barclay grapples with unsettling premonitions and Harbonne's libertine lifestyle, the narrative unfolds as a gripping exploration of mystery, friendship, and the looming threat of war.
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The White Lie, William Le Queux
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The White Lie
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Le Queux
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN13
- 9781513204758
- Series
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- Set against a backdrop of early 20th-century paranoia, the story revolves around the murder of Dick Harbonne, a retired naval officer found dead near Norwich. Lieutenant Barclay, a former friend, and local politician Francis Goring investigate the circumstances surrounding Harbonne's death, uncovering a web of espionage linked to fears of a German invasion. As Barclay grapples with unsettling premonitions and Harbonne's libertine lifestyle, the narrative unfolds as a gripping exploration of mystery, friendship, and the looming threat of war.