The Bomb-Makers by William Le Queux
"The Bomb-Makers" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set during World War I, the story revolves around Theodore Drost, a German professor and enemy alien in London, and his daughter Ella. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Drost is involved in a sinister plot related to bomb-making, while Ella's loyalty to Britain complicates her familial ties and leads her to uncover dangerous secrets.
At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a smoky little restaurant where Drost and his companion, Ernst Ortmann, discuss the perilous situation posed by Ella's innocence and burgeoning relationship with a British officer, Lieutenant Seymour Kennedy. As Drost is revealed to have a secret chemical laboratory, Ella stumbles upon his plot, realizing that her father intends to create a devastating weapon. With her lover by her side, she becomes determined to thwart her father's treacherous plans and protect her homeland, setting the stage for a gripping conflict between loyalties and duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Le Queux, William, 1864-1927 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Bomb-Makers Being Some Curious Records Concerning the Craft and Cunning of Theodore Drost, an Enemy Alien in London, Together with Certain Revelations Regarding His Daughter Ella |
| Contents | The Devil's dice -- The great tunnel plot -- The Hyde Park plot -- The explosive needle -- The brass triangle -- The silent death. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Spy stories |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Subject | Germans -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- London -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41132 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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