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Is Hamilton Cleek truly back? With Margot, the Queen of the notorious French criminal gang, the Apaches, having vanished after her release on bail, a series of bewildering murders to unravel for Mr. Narkom, whispers of revolution stirring in Mauravania, and Cleek himself nowhere to be found, hold onto your seats as we dive into a whirlwind of espionage, homicide, horse theft, explosive threats, and political subterfuge. (Introduced by Ruth Golding)

Meet Hamilton Cleek - man of mystery, and master of disguise and derring-do.Cleek's exploits are, to say the least, highly improbable, but the book is enormous fun. The goodies are good and the baddies are very bad indeed, but beware - things are not always what they seem. Suspend your disbelief and enjoy a rattling good yarn!Cleek is the central figure in dozens of short stories that began to appear in 1910 and were subsequently collected in a series of books. (Summary by Ruth Golding and Wikipedia)

On her eighteenth birthday, orphan Lady Margaret Cheyne returns to her ancestral home to live with her bitter maiden aunt and claim her inheritance—the renowned Cheyne jewels. Among them is the legendary Purple Emperor pendant, a priceless gem stolen from a temple during the tumultuous Indian Mutiny. While studying in Paris, Lady Margaret fell in love with Sir Edgar Brenton, the charming son of her aunt’s old flame, who also happens to be their neighbor in the quaint village of Hampton. However, her homecoming triggers a series of mysterious and sinister events that catch the attention of ...

Join Hamilton Cleek in this thrilling full-length mystery as he delves into the eerie disappearances of individuals and the inexplicable flicker of flames that haunt the desolate Fens at night. Alongside his trusty friend, Superintendent Narkom from Scotland Yard, Cleek navigates a web of intrigue that includes baffling bank robberies in London. While it may not reach the heights of previous Cleek adventures, this tale promises an engaging journey filled with excitement and fun, especially with Cleeks witty cockney sidekick, Dollops, adding to the charm. (Introduction by Ruth Golding)

Thomas W. Hanshew (1857-1914) was an American writer from New York. His best-loved creation was the private detective Hamilton Cleek, known as "the man of the forty faces" for his incredible skill at disguise. Cleek is based in Clarges Street, London, where he is constantly consulted by Inspector Narkom of Scotland Yard. In The Mystery of the Steel Room, Cleek is called upon to solve a very strange case. A famous racehorse is under threat from saboteurs ahead of the derby.

Delve into the captivating world of Hamilton Cleek, a man shrouded in mystery and renowned for his extraordinary disguise and daring adventures. His escapades, while wildly improbable, offer an exhilarating read. Prepare to meet characters of stark contrasts, where the heroes are truly heroic, and the villains are the epitome of evil. But caution, appearances can be deceiving. Let go of your disbelief and immerse yourself in this thrilling narrative. Cleek, first introduced in a series of short stories in 1910, remains the central character in a collection of books celebrated for their ...