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Silent Barrier

Silent Barrier

By: Louis Tracy
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 In the heart of London, wealthy young mining engineer Charles K. Spencer finds himself drawn into an unexpected adventure when he overhears a conversation between two young women. One is bound for Switzerland, and intrigued by the other’s aspirations as a writer for a scientific journal, he decides to step in as her fairy godfather, arranging for her to join the journey. However, little does he know that a mysterious figure named Mr. Bower is shadowing her every move. Suspecting Bower to be a rogue with ill intentions, Spencer takes it upon himself to follow them, determined to protect the aspiring writer and uncover the truth behind the enigmatic stranger... (Summary by Carolin)Copyright Fiction Classics Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Literary History & Criticism
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  • 017 - The Settlement

    017 - The Settlement
    Feb 19 2026
    In the heart of London, wealthy young mining engineer Charles K. Spencer finds himself drawn into an unexpected adventure when he overhears a conversation between two young women. One is bound for Switzerland, and intrigued by the other’s aspirations as a writer for a scientific journal, he decides to step in as her fairy godfather, arranging for her to join the journey. However, little does he know that a mysterious figure named Mr. Bower is shadowing her every move. Suspecting Bower to be a rogue with ill intentions, Spencer takes it upon himself to follow them, determined to protect the aspiring writer and uncover the truth behind the enigmatic stranger... (Summary by Carolin)
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    21 mins
  • 016 - Spencer Explains

    016 - Spencer Explains
    Feb 19 2026
    In the heart of London, wealthy young mining engineer Charles K. Spencer finds himself drawn into an unexpected adventure when he overhears a conversation between two young women. One is bound for Switzerland, and intrigued by the other’s aspirations as a writer for a scientific journal, he decides to step in as her fairy godfather, arranging for her to join the journey. However, little does he know that a mysterious figure named Mr. Bower is shadowing her every move. Suspecting Bower to be a rogue with ill intentions, Spencer takes it upon himself to follow them, determined to protect the aspiring writer and uncover the truth behind the enigmatic stranger... (Summary by Carolin)
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    26 mins
  • 015 - A Coward's Victory

    015 - A Coward's Victory
    Feb 19 2026
    In the heart of London, wealthy young mining engineer Charles K. Spencer finds himself drawn into an unexpected adventure when he overhears a conversation between two young women. One is bound for Switzerland, and intrigued by the other’s aspirations as a writer for a scientific journal, he decides to step in as her fairy godfather, arranging for her to join the journey. However, little does he know that a mysterious figure named Mr. Bower is shadowing her every move. Suspecting Bower to be a rogue with ill intentions, Spencer takes it upon himself to follow them, determined to protect the aspiring writer and uncover the truth behind the enigmatic stranger... (Summary by Carolin)
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    36 mins
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