Alias The Lone Wolf - Louis Joseph Vance - Bog

Alias The Lone Wolf is a thrilling novel by Louis Joseph Vance, originally published in 1914. The story follows Michael Lanyard, a former jewel thief who has reformed and now goes by the name ""The Lone Wolf."" However, his past catches up with him when he is framed for a crime he didn't commit and must clear his name. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Lucy Shannon, who becomes his partner in his quest for justice. The novel is full of action, suspense, and intrigue as Lanyard navigates the dangerous world of crime and tries to outsmart his enemies. Vance's writing is engaging and fast-paced, making this book a must-read for fans of classic mystery and adventure novels.To take a train at Millau would be simply to invite pursuit; for that was the likeliest point an escaping criminal would strike for, a stopping place for all trains north and southbound. Telegraphic advices would cause every such train to be searched to a certainty. Furthermore, Lanyard had no desire to enter Paris by the direct route from Millau. Not the police alone, but others, enemies even more dangerous, might be expecting him by that route.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.