The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book tells the story of a fascinating and complex investigation in the heart of Edwardian London, a time of opulent social gatherings and hidden secrets. The tale unfolds through the eyes of Mr. Ricardo, a bored and discontented amateur who finds his life transformed when he is visited by the enigmatic detective, Gabriel Hanaud. Hanaudâ€™s arrival coincides with the unexpected reappearance of Calladine, a once-prominent young man who had vanished without a trace. Calladineâ€™s reemergence is shrouded in mystery. He recounts a night of intrigue at a masquerade ball at the Semiramis Hotel, where he meets a captivating woman named Joan Carew. Joanâ€™s story is one of stolen jewels, murder, and a desperate escape, but Hanaud, a master of deduction, begins to suspect that her tale is a figment of a drugged imagination. The author brilliantly interweaves the themes of deception, addiction, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion, revealing the darker undercurrents of Edwardian society. The bookâ€™s exploration of the complexities of perception, the dangers of addiction, and the hidden truths beneath glamorous facades makes it a captivating read that resonates with readers even today. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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