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Set in the glittering casino of Monte Carlo, the story follows a dashing young gentleman, dressed in a sharp navy suit, who stands beside an older associate as they watch the spinning wheels of fate. Their conversation reveals a startling realization: the same enigmatic woman appears to be connected to a perilous series of events swirling around the casino’s most notorious table, known among regular gamblers as the "Suicide's Table." The tension escalates as they navigate the opulent yet dangerous casino landscape, uncovering danger, intrigue, and mysteries hidden in the shadows of high‑stakes gambling.
First publish date: 1921
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: William Le Queux
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