Colonel Thorndyke's Secret (1898)

Colonel Thorndyke's Secret is a novel written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1898. The story is set in England during the late 19th century and follows the life of Colonel Thorndyke, a retired army officer who is known for his eccentric behavior and mysterious past. The novel begins with the arrival of a young man named Frank Maynard, who has been hired to work as Thorndyke's secretary. Maynard soon discovers that his employer is hiding a dark secret and becomes determined to uncover the truth. As the story unfolds, Maynard uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal, and must use all his wits and courage to bring the truth to light. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful but mysterious woman, a cunning lawyer, and a group of ruthless criminals. Colonel Thorndyke's Secret is a thrilling tale of mystery and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.