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The Power House

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Book 1 of the Sir Edward Leithen series

When his friend Charles Pitt-Heron vanishes mysteriously, Sir Edward Leithen is at first only mildly concerned. But a series of strange events that follow Pitt-Heron's disappearance convinces Leithen that he is dealing with a sinister secret society. Their codename is 'The Power-House'. The authorities are unable to act without evidence. As he gets deeper involved with the underworld, Leithen finds himself facing the enemy alone and in terrible danger.

Genre
mysteryadventurethrillercrimespy thriller
Setting
1910sscotland
Audience
adult
Length
short · 112 pages

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