The hollow lens by Henry Leverage

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Author Leverage, Henry, 1885-1931
Title The hollow lens
Original Publication United States: The Story-Press Corporation,1920.
Note Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary "The Hollow Lens" by Henry Leverage is a crime fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Chester Fay, a skilled safecracker, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous heist, targeting a notorious criminal known as "The Black Cougar." The narrative delves into the underbelly of the criminal world, highlighting themes of deception, ambition, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. The plot unfolds when Fay meets Saidee Laurie, the daughter of a criminal serving time, who proposes a robbery against "The Black Cougar," a man only too familiar with illegal schemes. Together, they devise a plan to penetrate the highly secure vault of this unscrupulous money-grabber, employing innovative techniques to bypass its defenses. As they carry out their intricate scheme, Fay discovers that Saidee's true intentions may not align with his own, revealing a twist of betrayal and clever subterfuge. Ultimately, the story culminates in unexpected revelations about the characters' motivations, intertwining personal stakes with a larger battle against corruption, providing a gripping reading experience packed with suspense. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Criminals -- Fiction
Subject California -- Fiction
Subject Safes -- Fiction
Subject Fay, Chester (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 68847
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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