The Intriguers
The Intriguers, written by William Le Queux in the early 20th century, is set in late 19th century London and follows the struggles of Nello Corsini and his sister Anita, both talented but impoverished musicians. Their lives take a turn when they meet Papa Péron, a kind old man who helps nurture Nello's musical ambitions. The novel explores themes of kindness, perseverance, and the pursuit of success against adversity, set against the backdrop of a snowy Soho in 1888.
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“Would not some effort be made to repel the invaders? Surely if we had lost our command of the sea the War Office could, by some means, assemble sufficient men to at least protect London? This was the cry of the wild, turbulent crowd surging through the City and West End, as the blood-red sun sank into the west, flooding London in its warm afterglow--a light in the sky that was prophetic of red ruin and of death to those wildly excited millions.””
— William Le Queux
