Guy Boothby's In Strange Company is a collection of gripping tales of adventure, crime, and the supernatural that showcases the author's talent for sensational fiction. The title story, often published as a novel, is a riveting account of a grand criminal conspiracy. The protagonist, a gentleman adventurer, finds himself drawn into the orbit of a mysterious and powerful organization known as "The Strange Company," a global syndicate of criminals and anarchists with tentacles reaching across the world. Led by a formidable and enigmatic figure, this organization is plotting an audacious crime of unprecedented scale. The narrative follows the hero's dangerous infiltration of the group, where he must maintain his cover while gathering intelligence, all the while knowing that a single misstep means certain death. The story moves from the fog-bound streets of London to exotic locales, involving secret codes, double-crosses, and narrow escapes. Other stories in the collection continue this theme of high-stakes adventure, often featuring Boothby's signature elements: charismatic anti-heroes, shadowy conspiracies, and a blend of realism with gothic or supernatural elements. In Strange Company is a prime example of the "shilling shocker" genre, designed to thrill and entertain with its fast-paced plotting and atmosphere of pervasive danger, cementing Boothby's reputation as a master of popular fiction.

Table of Contents:

• In Strange Company. Part 1

• In Strange Company. Part 2

• In Strange Company. Part 3

• In Strange Company. Part 4