The Lion's Mouse
The Lion's Mouse is a 1919 thriller by the husband-and-wife team C. N. and A. M. Williamson. Roger Sands, a hard-headed American millionaire returning to New York, is approached on the train by a frightened young woman who begs for his help, and finds himself drawn into the schemes of a criminal organization and a society blackmailer. Stolen pearls, secret panels, a murder, false identities and a race against time follow, as the mysterious girl, the "mouse" of the title, proves more resourceful than anyone expects. The novel is fast, glamorous and full of reversals, in the authors' popular style. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Lion's Mouse
The Lion's Mouse by C. N. Williamson can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Lion's Mouse online?
Yes. The Lion's Mouse opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Lion's Mouse free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Lion's Mouse is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Lion's Mouse in the public domain?
Yes. The Lion's Mouse by C. N. Williamson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Lion's Mouse?
About 5 h 10 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Lion's Mouse?
The Lion's Mouse by C. N. Williamson is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
