The Secret Of Dr. Vaux's Intrigue

Written by William Le Queux

Copyright 1903

1st adventure in the collection Secrets of the Foreign Office. The date is March 1900. Though France and Russia were said to be friends of England, the rumors were flying that they would try to take advantage of England's troubles in South Africa. It was the task of Duckworth Drew to learn what he can and he does so with the aid of a drugged cigar.