Tickencote Treasure by William Le Queux is a thrilling and engaging mystery novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The story follows protagonist Harry Standfield as he embarks on a quest to uncover the hidden treasure of Tickencote Manor.

With its fast-paced plot and intricate twists and turns, the novel is sure to captivate readers and keep them guessing until the very end. Le Queux's writing style is both suspenseful and descriptive, creating a vivid and immersive reading experience.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to become invested in their journey. Standfield, in particular, is a compelling protagonist whose determination and wit drive the narrative forward.

Overall, Tickencote Treasure is a must-read for fans of mystery and adventure novels. It is a well-crafted story that will appeal to readers of all ages and keep them hooked until the final page.

Book Description:
Paul Pickering is a doctor without a fixed practice, and when an old sea captain asks him to join a voyage around the Mediterranean, that's finally an exciting prospect for him. The journey goes well until they spot a most strange vessel somewhere off the coast of Algeria. It is an old Elizabethan craft that looks to have been submerged for hundreds of years and recently bubbled back up to the surface. The men board it and find that it had been hermetically sealed all these centuries, all contents intact. But it does not, as first hoped, contain gold. The men find barely legible manuscripts and a mysterious old man, who appears to be as old as the vessel itself... - Summary by Carolin