Peter Cheyney Livres

The British, once they take the gloves off - once they forget to play cricket, to be English gentlemen - they are the toughest things on earth,' says one German espionage agent to another in Dark Duet . And the trouble with Michael Kane, hero of this spy thriller is that he never plays cricket with Nazi spies . . . Dark Duet seems to me damn good' Raymond Chandler

Lemmy Caution embarks on a thrilling investigation that intertwines a counterfeiting scheme with a mysterious suicide. As he navigates the gritty underbelly of crime, his journey takes him from the bustling streets of New York to the arid landscapes near Palm Springs. Along the way, he encounters alluring women and dangerous men, all while uncovering a web of deceit where lives are at stake. The tension escalates as he unravels the connection between the two cases, revealing a world where desperation can lead to deadly consequences.

Cara, Gayda, Pearl: sizzling dames. Travis, Clemensky, Clansing: desperate men. A set of secret papers. Bring in FBI man Lemmy Caution to recover the papers, and we have all the ingredients for a fast-moving story of espionage, deception and double dealing. Lemmy Caution once again steers his way round the bodies of dead men and beautiful, very much alive, women to a successful conclusion.

Set in a dystopian future, this installment of the Lemmy Caution series follows the titular character, a tough and resourceful secret agent, as he navigates a world filled with danger and intrigue. Caution's mission leads him into a web of conspiracy and deception, where he must confront powerful enemies and unravel complex plots. The narrative combines elements of science fiction and noir, highlighting themes of identity and morality in a rapidly changing society. Expect thrilling action and sharp dialogue throughout.

In his seventh adventure 'G' man Lemmy Caution is sent to investigate the murder of a female agent and the disappearance of a prominent scientist. His search leads Lemmy to notorious gangster Enrico Pranzetti, and straight into a trap . . .

In his tenth and final adventure, set just after the end of the Second World War, Lemmy Caution is in Paris investigating the theft of secret State Department documents. In the opinion of his chief, however, Lemmy has fallen down on the assignment given to him - to trail two suspected enemy agents, one a Frenchwoman and one an American - and he is ordered to bring them in. The trail leads from Paris to England, and a thrilling conclusion in the Surrey countryside.

Set against a backdrop of suspense and intrigue, this 1948 thriller captivates readers with its gripping plot twists and complex characters. The narrative unfolds through a series of unexpected events that challenge the protagonists, leading them into a web of danger and deception. The author masterfully weaves themes of trust and betrayal, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they navigate a world filled with tension and uncertainty. This classic tale remains a compelling exploration of human nature and moral dilemmas.