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The Power-House

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Original author: John Buchan

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"The Power-House" by John Buchan is a thriller novel published in 1916. When barrister Edward Leithen investigates his friend's mysterious disappearance, he uncovers a sinister international criminal organization led by wealthy art connoisseur Andrew Lumley. As Leithen digs deeper, he becomes a target himself, trapped in a deadly game where civilization's facade proves dangerously thin. Racing against time across London and Central Asia, Leithen must outsmart a network of watchers and assassins to save his friends and expose the truth.

The Power-House, by John Buchan. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #57631.

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10 Chapters

  1. 1.Preface: By the Editor392 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: Beginning of the Wild-Goose Chase2,648 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: I First Hear of Mr. Andrew Lumley3,333 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: Tells of a Midsummer Night5,469 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: I Follow the Trail of the Super-Butler4,253 words
  1. 6.Chapter V: I Take a Partner3,476 words
  2. 7.Chapter VI: The Restaurant in Antioch Street4,169 words
  3. 8.Chapter VII: I Find Sanctuary4,185 words
  4. 9.Chapter VIII: The Power-House2,928 words
  5. 10.Chapter IX: Return of the Wild Geese1,135 words