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The Man with the Clubfoot

by Valentine Williams (1883–1946)

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  • 4 hours to read
  • 22 chapters
  • Reading level: 6th grade

"The Man with the Clubfoot" by Valentine Williams is a thrilling novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Desmond Okewood, a young British officer engaged in secret service work during World War I, who is determined to thwart the sinister machinations of a notorious spy known as the "Man with the Clubfoot." His mission is to recover a compromising letter written by the German Kaiser, all while uncovering the fate of his missing brother believed to be trapped in enemy territory. At the start of the novel, we meet Desmond as he struggles to find shelter in the rain-soaked streets of Rotterdam. Following a twist of fate and his instinct to embrace a disguise, he sets out on a perilous journey that quickly entangles him in intrigue and danger. Through chance encounters and a series of misadventures, Desmond pieces together clues about his brother's disappearance and the enigmatic figure of the Clubfoot. As he navigates treacherous situations, he finds himself stepping further into the dangerous game of espionage, setting the stage for an exhilarating narrative filled with suspense and unexpected turns.

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  • War stories
  • Spy stories
  • World War, 1914-1918 · Secret service
  • Brothers
  • Mystery fiction

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Chapter I

I SEEK A BED IN ROTTERDAM

The reception clerk looked up from the hotel register and shook his head firmly. "Very sorry, saire," he said, "not a bed in ze house." And he closed the book with a snap.

Outside the rain came down heavens hard. Every one who came into the brightly lit hotel vestibule entered with a gush of water. I felt I would rather die than face the wind-swept streets of Rotterdam again.

I turned once more to the clerk who was now busy at the key-rack.

"Haven't you really a corner? I wouldn't mind where it was, as it is only for the night. Come now..."

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Contents

  1. Front Matter
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter II
  4. Chapter III
  5. Chapter IV
  6. Chapter V
  7. Chapter VI: I Board the Berlin Train and Leave a Lame Gentleman on the Platform
  8. Chapter VII
  9. Chapter VIII
  10. Chapter IX: I Encounter an Old Acquaintance Who Leads Me to a Delightful Surprise
  11. Chapter X
  12. Chapter XI
  13. Chapter XII
  14. Chapter XIII
  15. Chapter XIV
  16. Chapter XV
  17. Chapter XVI
  18. Chapter XVII
  19. Chapter XVIII
  20. Chapter XIX
  21. Chapter XX
  22. Chapter XXI

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This free edition of The Man with the Clubfoot by Valentine Williams comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #15302, released 2005-03-09. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery, Adventure, Novels, British Literature.

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