The money-spider

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Gutenberg ID

78920

Title

The money-spider

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en

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Project Gutenberg

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Set against the stark Arctic coast, William Le Queux's *The Money-Spider* weaves a tale of love, deception, and murder. When a mysterious stranger arrives in a remote Norwegian town, he disrupts the lives of a fisherman's family and a wealthy doctor, drawing them into a web of occult secrets, hidden pasts, and a deadly conspiracy that threatens to destroy them all.

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In William Le Queux's *The Money-Spider*, the narrative weaves a complex tale of identity, crime, and redemption across the frozen Arctic and the bustling streets of London. The story opens in the harsh north, where the arrival of Peter Sundt, a wealthy cod-fishing magnate, disrupts the quiet life of Jorgen Berentsen and his daughter Thyra. Thyra is secretly engaged to Paul Grinevitch, a mysterious gentleman whose origins Jorgen deeply suspects. Meanwhile, the plot shifts to London, introducing Dr. Owen Odd and Miss Gordon, who poses as the enigmatic psychic Madame Juliette. Miss Gordon reveals her past in India, where she learned ancient mystic arts and uses disguise and suggestion to practice her craft, though she maintains her honesty in her dealings. The mysteries of the two locations converge as it is revealed that Paul Grinevitch is actually Dick Jervoise, a man driven to crime by a tragic past involving a woman named Helene Marquet. An assassin, Oscar Nystrom, is unmasked by Alza Dresler, who connects the dots between the victim and the killer. Throughout the intrigue, Peter Sundt is exposed as a manipulator protecting his own interests while others suffer the consequences of his schemes. The climax in London brings the true identities of the characters to light, leading to the capture of the assassin and the exposure of Sundt's machinations. The novel concludes with a resolution of scandals and a triumph of love and truth. Dick Jervoise and Thyra marry, leaving the bleak Arctic for a warmer life in the south. Dr. Owen Odd inherits a fortune from his uncle and finds happiness with Miss Gordon, who sheds her disguise to live an honest life. The story underscores themes of hidden pasts, the power of suggestion, and the ultimate victory of integrity over deception, leaving the characters to face a future filled with joy and peace.

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Categories

• Adventure
• Mystery