The Crimson Cross (1913)

The Crimson Cross is a novel written by Charles Edmonds Walk and first published in 1913. The story is set in England and revolves around a young man named John Fairfax who returns home from India after the death of his father. John is shocked to discover that his father's estate has been left to a distant cousin, and he is left with nothing but a small allowance. Determined to make his own way in the world, John takes a job as a clerk in a bank. However, he soon finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue when he meets a beautiful woman named Helen, who is being blackmailed by a mysterious man known only as ""The Crimson Cross."" As John tries to help Helen and unravel the mystery of The Crimson Cross, he finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Along the way, he must confront his own demons and come to terms with his past. The Crimson Cross is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of early 20th century England. Walk's writing is vivid and atmospheric, bringing the era to life with rich detail and evocative descriptions. The novel is a page-turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.