The Lost Million
1913
The Lost Million, written by William Le Queux and first published in 1913, is a mystery novel that follows Lionel Kemball as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous intrigue after befriending a dying man, Melvill Arnold. As Arnold reveals secrets about a hidden fortune and a mysterious bronze cylinder, Kemball is drawn into a web of deception and peril tied to Arnold's past. The novel explores themes of trust, identity, and the consequences of hidden legacies.
