Return of Clubfoot by Valentine Williams is a captivating thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. The protagonist, Richard Verrell, is a charming and cunning detective who faces off against the notorious criminal mastermind Clubfoot in a battle of wits and wills. The plot is full of twists and turns, making it impossible to predict what will happen next.

Williams does an excellent job of building suspense and tension throughout the novel, keeping readers guessing until the very last page. The characters are well-developed and engaging, and the dialogue is sharp and fast-paced. The action sequences are exciting and well-written, adding to the overall intensity of the story.

Overall, Return of Clubfoot is a gripping and entertaining read that is sure to keep readers hooked until the very end. Williams' talent for crafting a compelling narrative shines through in this thrilling tale of cat-and-mouse between Verrell and Clubfoot.

Book Description:
Whilst spending a holiday in a small Central American Republic, Desmond Okewood, of the Secret Service, learns from a dying beachcomber of a hidden treasure.

With the assistance of a millionaire, he sets out for Cock Island, in the Pacific. To his astonishment he discovers that the Man with the Clubfoot, whom he had regarded as dead, has anticipated him. It is obvious to Okewood that his old enemy is also in search of the hidden gold, and there ensues a thrilling sequence of adventures, in which the millionaire's pretty daughter takes a prominent part.

Okewood has the cipher, and the Man with the Clubfoot determines to secure it, for without that cipher it is impossible to discover the hiding-place of the treasure; but there is something that the Man with the Clubfoot does not know, whereas Okewood does. - Summary by Original Gutenberg text