
The Crystal Claw, published in 1924 by William Le Queux, is a mystery novel centered around Rex Yelverton, a young solicitor on holiday in the Swiss Alps. He becomes entangled with the mysterious Mrs. Thelma Audley and her husband, whose sudden disappearance raises suspicions about their true identities and connections to a secret society. The story weaves themes of romance, loyalty, and intrigue, with the titular 'crystal claw' serving as a pivotal element in the unfolding mystery.






















