The Tickencote Treasure

<p><I>The Tickencote Treasure</I> (1903) is a work of adventure fiction by Anglo-French writer William Le Queux. Published at the beginning of Le Queux's career as a leading author of popular thrillers <I>The Tickencote Treasure</I> is a story of piracy mystery and suspense on the high seas. Using his own research and experience as a journalist and adventurer Le Queux crafts an accessible entertaining tale for readers in search of a literary escape. Known for his works of fiction and nonfiction on the possibility of Germany invading Britain-a paranoia common in the early twentieth century-William Le Queux also wrote dozens of thrillers and adventure novels for a dedicated public audience. Although critical acclaim eluded him popular success made him one of England's bestselling writers. In <I>The Tickencote Treasure</I> a struggling doctor gets the chance of a lifetime when an old sea captain recruits him for a voyage to Africa. Unsure at first Paul Pickering accepts his offer embarking on a journey that brings him to the coast of Algeria. After several uneventful days at sea the crew is surprised to discover a strange ship floating toward them. Although it resembles an old Elizabethan vessel the hull looks relatively new. Thinking it abandoned a group of sailors boards the phantom ship to find it hermetically sealed. Hoping for treasure they go below deck to find a strange old man instead. As the story unfolds an atmosphere of mystery and an ancient legend threaten to overwhelm Pickering and his comrades. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of William Le Queux's <I>The Tickencote Treasure</I> is a classic work of adventure fiction reimagined for modern readers.</p