The False Faces - Louis Joseph Vance

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Résumé :
In his day, one guy played numerous roles, none more important than the Lanyard. The Monsieur Duchemin, who departed from a British port on the steamer Assyrian for New York ten days after that icy midnight, was in no way to be associated with the hunted animal who snuck through the British lines out of No Man's Land. The Assyrian has been a steadily moving Dobbin of the transatlantic lanes; she has knuckled down to it resolutely and has only buried her nose in the frothing green when absolutely necessary. Lower visibility was a result of sheeting spindrift; two destroyers approximately a mile apart on parallel courses to port and to starboard were frequently very faintly visible, ghostly ships whirling and dipping in the haze. The commander's face lost the frown and developed a vague look of stupefaction. He wavered, a palm trembling over the neatly punctured black blood that was starting to fill up on his forehead. His enormous frame violently shook during a convulsive quake. It was difficult to see Mr. Blensop go about his professional duties without thinking about the heinous injustice that Nature all too frequently inflicts upon her progeny. After Stanistreet, Stone, and the broken, sobbing Blensop left, there was a silence that was nearly as painful for Lanyard.

Biographie:
Louis Joseph Vance was an American novelist, screenwriter, and film producer, best known for creating the character Michael Lanyard, also known as the Lone Wolf, a criminal-turned-detective. He was born on September 19, 1879, in Washington, D.C., to Wilson Vance. Throughout his career, Vance gained recognition for his contributions to mystery fiction, particularly in the form of novels and screenplays. His stories, often centered around crime and detective work, captivated audiences with their thrilling plots and complex characters. Vance married Nance Elizabeth Hodges in 1898, and they remained together until his passing in 1933. He died on December 16, 1933, in New York City at the age of 54. His works remain influential in the genre of mystery and crime fiction, with his most famous creation, the Lone Wolf, becoming a popular figure in both literature and film adaptations. Despite his early death, Vance's contributions to the mystery genre continued to shape the field, with his stories often exploring themes of redemption and the moral complexities of his characters. His career left a lasting impact on both literature and the film industry....

Sommaire:
In his day, one guy played numerous roles, none more important than the Lanyard. The Monsieur Duchemin, who departed from a British port on the steamer Assyrian for New York ten days after that icy midnight, was in no way to be associated with the hunted animal who snuck through the British lines out of No Man's Land. The Assyrian has been a steadily moving Dobbin of the transatlantic lanes...