Set in the late 19th century, this novel follows the journey of a mysterious stranger who arrives in Calais by boat. As he makes his way across Europe, he is pursued by a relentless detective, and the two engage in a thrilling game of cat and mouse. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States...