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Duik in de spannende wereld van een Parijse onderzoeker, een meester in vermommingen. Deze serie volgt zijn meedogenloze strijd tegen een mysterieuze en machtige criminele meesterbrein. Bereid u voor op aangrijpende achtervolgingen, briljante deducties en mentale gevechten tegen de achtergrond van een bruisende metropool.

The Yellow Claw
The Golden Scorpion

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    The Yellow Claw

    • 310bladzijden
    • 11 uur lezen

    Set against a backdrop of crime and intrigue, this novel follows Gaston Max, a skilled Parisian investigator, as he confronts the enigmatic Mr. King, a criminal mastermind reminiscent of the infamous Dr. Fu Manchu. The plot intertwines with the adventures of Jimmy Woo, a Chinese-American FBI agent, who faces the sinister Yellow Claw, a Communist figure embodying the "Yellow Peril." The story explores themes of identity, love, and cultural tension, while also serving as the inspiration for a silent film adaptation.

    The Yellow Claw
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    The Golden Scorpion

    • 224bladzijden
    • 8 uur lezen

    Sax Rohmer, born Arthur Henry Ward, is renowned for his captivating series featuring the notorious criminal Dr. Fu Manchu. Hailing from a working-class Irish family in Birmingham, he initially embarked on a civil service career before fully dedicating himself to writing. Rohmer's diverse background includes roles as a poet, songwriter, and comedy sketch writer, which enriched his storytelling. His unique blend of intrigue and adventure in his novels has left a lasting impact on the genre, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.

    The Golden Scorpion