The Copper House

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Gutenberg ID

76903

Title

The Copper House

Language

en

Book source

Project Gutenberg

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Set in revolutionary Stockholm, this detective thriller follows journalist Maurice Wallion as he navigates a web of espionage, sabotage, and international intrigue. With the arrival of a mysterious submarine and a desperate race to secure a vital document, the story blends high-stakes action with atmospheric tension, exploring themes of chaos, loyalty, and the hidden forces shaping history.

Summary up to 500 words

Set in the turbulent Stockholm of 1917, Julius Regis's *The Copper House* unfolds as a gripping detective thriller centered on journalist Maurice Wallion. The narrative is framed by ominous warnings of a 'Man in the Whirlpool,' a shadowy figure orchestrating chaos amidst the city's political unrest and espionage. Wallion finds himself entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving the sinister Gabriel Ortiz, the calculating Baron Fayerling, and the elusive Tarraschin memorandum, a document of immense value. As tensions escalate, Wallion forms a crucial alliance with Lona Ivanovna, her son Sergius, and the Austrian detective Max Raebel. Their efforts are complicated by the arrival of Ortiz, who makes a dramatic entrance via a stolen Russian submarine, signaling his intent to seize the memorandum by force. The story reaches its climax during a violent storm at the Copper House, where Ortiz attempts to storm the premises. Wallion, demonstrating remarkable wit and courage, outmaneuvers the villain, aided by the timely arrival of police forces led by Robert Lang. The confrontation ends with Ortiz's mysterious disappearance following a mine explosion in the Baltic Sea, leaving lingering questions about his fate and the whereabouts of his stolen millions. Through vivid prose and intricate plotting, the novel captures the perilous atmosphere of a city on the brink of collapse. While the immediate threat is averted and the memorandum secured, the story concludes with a somber reflection on the enduring nature of evil, as Wallion questions whether Ortiz truly perished or if he remains a force in the shadows, ready to re-emerge and alter the course of history.

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Categories

• Fiction
• Mystery