The Wiles of the Wicked
1900
The Wiles of the Wicked is a mystery novel by William Le Queux, first published in 1900. The story follows Wilford Heaton, a blind medical graduate in London, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous web of intrigue after witnessing a double murder. As he navigates his new life of darkness, he encounters Edna, a mysterious woman who offers protection but harbors her own secrets. The novel explores themes of trust, survival, and moral ambiguity against the backdrop of early 20th-century London.
