The Power-House

Name: The Power-House
Author: John Buchan

By John Buchan

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A London barrister recounts how a friend's alarm over a mutual acquaintance's secret nocturnal experiments and exotic visitors prompts a private inquiry. Following clues that link the man to a mysterious collector and an enigmatic attendant dubbed a super-butler, he uncovers a hidden criminal enterprise operating from a clandestine industrial plant. The investigation proceeds by disguise, surveillance, and narrow escapes as he pieces together motives and methods, confronts the syndicate's agents, and exposes the conspiracy, resolving the immediate threat while noting how ordinary lives can conceal extraordinary dangers.

About the Author

John Buchan

John Buchan was a Scottish author and politician, best known for his adventure novels and historical fiction. His most famous work, "The Thirty-Nine Steps," is a classic spy thriller that has influenced the genre significantly. Buchan's writing often reflects his deep interest in history and the British Empire, as seen in works like "Days to Remember: The British Empire in the Great War" and "Prester John." In addition to his fiction, he wrote biographies and essays, contributing to literature with a focus on themes of heroism and adventure. Buchan's literary legacy continues to resonate, particularly in the realm of adventure and espionage fiction.