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AUTHOR OF "THE SECRET HAND," "THE YELLOW STREAK," "THE RETURN OF CLUBFOOT," "THE ORANGE DIVAN," "CLUBFOOT THE AVENGER"
1918
WHAT THIS STORY IS ABOUT
"The Man with the Clubfoot" is one of the most ingenious and sinister secret agents in Europe. It is to him that the task is assigned of regaining possession of an indiscreet letter written by the Kaiser.
Desmond Okewood, a young British officer with a genius for secret service work, sets out to thwart this man and, incidentally, discover the whereabouts of his brother.
He penetrates into Germany disguised, and meets with many thrilling adventures before he finally achieves his mission.
In "The Man with the Clubfoot," Valentine Williams has written a thrilling romance of mystery, love and intrigue, that in every sense of the word may be described as "breathless."
CHAPTER I I seek a Bed in Rotterdam CHAPTER II The Cipher with the Invoice CHAPTER III A Visitor in the Night CHAPTER IV Destiny knocks at the Door CHAPTER V The Lady of the Vos in't Tuintje CHAPTER VI I board the Berlin Train and leave a Lame Gentleman on the Platform CHAPTER VII In which a Silver Star acts as a Charm CHAPTER VIII I hear of Clubfoot and meet his Employer CHAPTER IX I encounter an old Acquaintance who leads me to a delightful Surprise CHAPTER X A Glass of Wine with Clubfoot CHAPTER XI Miss Mary Prendergast risks her Reputation CHAPTER XII His Excellency the General is worried CHAPTER XIII I find Achilles in his Tent CHAPTER XIV Clubfoot comes to Haase's CHAPTER XV The Waiter at the Café Regina CHAPTER XVI A Hand-clasp by the Rhine CHAPTER XVII Francis takes up the Narrative CHAPTER XVIII I go on with the Story CHAPTER XIX We have a Reckoning with Clubfoot CHAPTER XX Charlemagne's Ride CHAPTER XXI Red Tabs explains