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The Statue: A Story Of International Intrigue And Mystery is a novel written by Phillpotts, Eden and first published in 1908. The story follows the protagonist, John Walden, a successful businessman who is also a collector of fine art. Walden acquires a rare and valuable statue, which he plans to donate to a museum. However, the statue is stolen and replaced with a fake. Walden is determined to recover the original statue and sets out on a journey to Europe to track down the thief.As Walden travels across Europe, he encounters a cast of characters who are involved in the international art trade and who may have information about the stolen statue. Along the way, Walden finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger as he uncovers a plot to smuggle stolen art across borders.The Statue: A Story Of International Intrigue And Mystery is a thrilling adventure novel that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and international espionage. It is a captivating read for fans of classic detective fiction and historical thrillers.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.