A gripping tale of disguise, danger, and a dealer in fear that keeps you guessing. The Ringer, a hunted mastermind, taunts London with a chilling letter and a deadly promise, drawing in wealthy clients, savvy detectives, and daring schemers. This edition follows the cat-and-mouse chase through glittering rooms, smoky streets, and hidden corners of the city as the stakes rise.
Set against a backdrop of high society and hard-edged crime, the story threads together intrigue, misdirection, and small-wown bravado. Readers meet a cast rich with color—from blustery inspectors to a resourceful femme figure who dares to challenge the mastermind—and witness how cunning and courage collide.
Ideal for readers who enjoy classic early crime fiction, stylish intrigue, and the puzzle of a mastermind at work.
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To the average reader the name of Miska Guild is associated with s Hght and possibly amusing eccentricities. For example, he once went down Regent Street at eleven oclock at night at sixty miles an hour, crippled two unfortunate pedestrians, and smashed a lamp standard and his car. The charge that he was drunk failed, because indisputably he was sober when he was dragged out of the wreckage, himself unhurt. Nevertheless, an unsympathetic magistrate convicted, despite the conflict of medical evidence. Miska Guild went to the Sessions with the best advocates that money could buy and had the conviction quashed. The inner theatrical set knew him as a giver of freakish dinner parties; had an idea that he gave other parties even more freakish but less descriptive. Once he went to Paris, and the French police most obligingly hushed up a lurid incident as best they could.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In the heart of the 20th century, with the world on edge, this book introduces the legendary Henry Arthur Milton, the elusive criminal known as The Ringer. A master of disguise and a cold-blooded killer, Milton's reign of terror has left the police of every nation desperate to bring him to justice. Unraveling the complexities of Milton's psyche, the author delves into the motivations that drive this enigmatic figure in a gripping account of his infamous crimes. From his early days as a thief to his transformation into a merciless murderer, this book pieces together the twisted path that shaped The Ringer. The author highlights the widespread panic and the relentless manhunt that followed Milton's every move, providing readers with an incisive look into the world of crime and punishment during a turbulent era. With each thrilling encounter between Milton and the authorities, the book explores the limits of justice, the nature of evil, and the desperate lengths to which people will go in the pursuit of vengeance. This book is a gripping read, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of one of history's most notorious criminals. Its exploration of the darker recesses of human behavior will leave readers captivated from beginning to end. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331246336_0
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