Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo
by William Le Queux (1864–1927)
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- 11 chapters
- Reading level: 6th grade
"Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the glamorous setting of Monte Carlo's casino culture and revolves around a mysterious and captivating woman known as Mademoiselle, who seems to possess an uncanny luck at gambling. The protagonist, Hugh Henfrey, a young Englishman, is determined to uncover the truth about his father's enigmatic death, which he suspects is linked to Mademoiselle. The opening of the novel introduces us to the bustling casino atmosphere and the fateful "Suicide's Chair," where Mademoiselle is winning consistently, capturing the attention of those around her. As Hugh and his friend Walter discuss her, it becomes clear that Hugh believes she holds crucial information about his father's demise. The narrative hints at dark secrets and intertwined lives against the backdrop of opulence, as Hugh's obsession with uncovering the truth drives him to confront the enigmatic Mademoiselle, setting the stage for intrigue and suspense in the chapters to come.
- Detective and mystery stories
- Monte-Carlo (Monaco)
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First Chapter
THE SUICIDE’S CHAIR
“Yes! I’m not mistaken at all! It’s the same woman!” whispered the tall, good-looking young Englishman in a well-cut navy suit as he stood with his friend, a man some ten years older than himself, at one of the roulette tables at Monte Carlo, the first on the right on entering the room—that one known to habitual gamblers as “The Suicide’s Table.”
“Are you quite certain?” asked his friend.
“Positive. I should know her again anywhere.”
“She’s very handsome. And look, too, by Jove!—how she is winning!”
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This free edition of Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo by William Le Queux comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #4694, released 2006-04-13. 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, Novels.
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