Elusive Isabel

Elusive Isabel is a thrilling novel written by Jacques Futrelle, first published in 1909. The story revolves around the mysterious and alluring Isabel, who is known for her beauty, intelligence, and cunning nature. She is pursued by a wealthy and ambitious young man named Roger Maitland, who is determined to win her heart and make her his wife. However, Isabel is not easily won over, and she keeps Roger at a distance, leading him on a wild chase across Europe and America. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a master criminal, a detective, and a group of eccentric millionaires. As Roger gets closer to Isabel, he begins to uncover her secret past and her true motives, leading to a shocking and unexpected conclusion. The novel is a classic example of early 20th-century detective fiction, full of suspense, romance, and intrigue. It is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who loves a good mystery.He walked around the room once, opening and shutting the doors of the cabinets as he passed, and finally paused in front of the safe. A brief examination of the nickeled dial and handle and of the enameled edges of the heavy door satisfied him that no force had been employed--the safe had merely been unlocked. Whereupon he sat himself down, cross-legged on the floor, in front of it.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.