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The Sign of the Stranger is a novel written by William Le Queux and published in 1913. The story revolves around a young man named Jack Prendergast, who is forced to flee his home after being falsely accused of a crime. He finds himself in a small village in the English countryside,... Read Full Overview

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"The Sign of the Stranger" from William Le Queux. Anglo-French journalist and writer (1864-1927).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The shabby stranger seated himself familiarly in a nook beside the wide-open chimney of the tap-room, and stretched out his long thin legs with a sigh. "I want something to eat; a bit of cold meat, or bread and cheese-anything you have handy-and a glass of beer. I'm very tired."... Read Full Overview