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The Doings of Raffles Haw
A mysterious millionaire arrives in Staffordshire with unlimited wealth, having discovered how to turn lead into gold.
"The Doings of Raffles Haw" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a science fiction novel. A mysterious millionaire arrives in Staffordshire with unlimited wealth, having discovered how to turn lead into gold.
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“I'm afraid that he won't come,” said Laura McIntyre, in a disconsolate voice.
“Oh, look at the weather; it is something too awful.”
As she spoke a whirl of snow beat with a muffled patter against the cosy red-curtained window, while a long blast of wind shrieked and whistled through the branches of the great white-limbed elms which skirted the garden.
Contents
- 01Chapter I. A Double Enigma.
- 02Chapter II. The Tenant of the New Hall.
- 03Chapter III. A House of Wonders.
- 04Chapter IV. From Clime to Clime
- 05Chapter V. Laura's Request.
- 06Chapter VI. A Strange Visitor.
- 07Chapter VII. The Workings of Wealth.
- 08Chapter VIII. A Billionaire's Plans.
- 09Chapter IX. A New Departure.
- 10Chapter X. The Great Secret.
- 11Chapter XI. A Chemical Demonstration.
- 12Chapter XII. A Family Jar.
- 13Chapter XIII. A Midnight Venture.
- 14Chapter XIV. The Spread of the Blight.
- 15Chapter XV. The Greater Secret.
About this edition
- Author
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Era
- Modern (c. 1800–1945)
- Reading level
- Introductory: no background needed
- Formats
- EPUB, PDF
- Length
- 73 pages
- This edition
- Modern Philosophers