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A Millionaire of Yesterday

Eager to make his fortune in the gold mines of Africa, young Scarlett Trent must grapple with his own sense of wrong and right, balancing the challenges which face him with his des ...


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Peter Ruff

Accompanied by his trusty and beautiful companion Violet Brown, Peter Ruff decides to turn his back on his former life of crime and become a private investigator. With his establis ...


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Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat

Originally published as a series of short stories in ‘Hearst’ magazine, ‘Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat’ follows the story of young Ambrose Lavendale, who enters the secret service in ...


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The Curious Quest

Rich, pampered and obnoxious Ernest Bliss is making himself ill through his hard partying lifestyle. When a doctor refuses to treat him Bliss’s vanity is offended, and he makes a w ...


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The Lesser Sin

Originally published in 1924, E. Phillip Oppenheim’s ‘The Lesser Sin’ is a captivating tale of love and deception. A young lady of sophisticated tastes but limited means, young Phi ...


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The Mischief-Maker

British politician Sir Julien Portel finds himself framed in a scandal by the jealous and ambitious Mabel Carraby, who is intent on pushing him out of his role in order that her hu ...


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Stolen Idols

Son of a debt-ridden aristocratic family, Gregory Ballaston, resorts to desperate means while travelling through China. Will his rash decision result in the corruption of all manki ...


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Wintry Peacock

A collection of stories from one of the foremost figures in literature, 'The Wintry Peacock' details the disastrous effects of World War One. It follows Egbert as he struggles to f ...


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The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd

DH Lawrence's first play, 'The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd' follows the unhappy marriage of Mrs. Holroyd to her abusive, alcoholic, adulterous husband. The romantic advances of her ne ...


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Myrtti ja alppiruusu

Kaikkien rakkauslaulujen kohteet eivät ole ihmisiä. Joskus runolliset kuvaukset kirjoitetaan kokonaisesta maasta.Runoilijan omaan ulkomaanmatkaan perustuva proosarunous vie lukijan ...


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The Peer and the Woman

First published in 1895, ‘The Peer and the Woman’ is one of author E. Phillips Oppenheim’s earlier novels. A classic story of revenge, it follows the fortunes of the Alceston famil ...


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The Pawns Count

Set during the height of WWI, ‘The Pawns Count’ by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a classic story of international intrigue and espionage. Chemist Sandy Graham has discovered a new type ...


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The Passionate Quest

In a break from his more typical crime and thriller genres, E. Phillips Oppenheim’s ‘The Passionate Quest’ follows the lives of three siblings, each tired of their life in rural En ...


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The New Tenant

The solitary and mysterious Mr. Brown has rented a small cottage on the grounds of Thaller Court. When Sir Geoffrey Kyneston is found murdered close to the cottage, Mr Brown is the ...


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Expiation

E. Phillips Oppenheim’s first novel, ‘Expiation’ is a story packed full of suspense and surprise. Set between England and Canada, the tale follows the fortunes of Harold Mornington ...


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The Seven Conundrums

A trio of entertainers are facing ruin when an enigmatic man enters their lives and makes them an offer they cannot refuse. In return for guaranteed work, they must do his every bi ...


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The Tragedy of a Week

The cunning and mysterious John Savage intercepts Mr Hovesdean and his lovely daughter Sadie following a lengthy journey from America to visit Sadie’s fiancée Lord Harborough in Lo ...


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The Mystery Road

Living with her stepfather in the south of France, penniless orphan Myrtile runs away when her stepfather tries to marry her off. While fleeing she encounters two English gentlemen ...


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Havoc

Published just three years before the outbreak of WWI in Europe, ‘Havoc’ gives a fascinating insight into the atmosphere on the continent at the time. Colliding in Vienna are the ...


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The Amazing Judgment

The Marquis of Esholt, Lord Hildyard is on a yachting trip with a group of friends and his lover Pauline Owston. Whilst aboard, Lord Hildyard spots an appealing and apparently dese ...


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The Cafe of Terror

Young Madelon is hiking in the French mountains with her uncle and their guide Mr Billingham. They come across a deserted inn where they stop for refreshments. All is not as it see ...


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Enoch Strone

A true Victorian romance, ‘Enoch Strone’ from author E. Phillips Oppenheim, follows the fortunes of lonely engineer Enoch Strone. Caught in a love-triangle between the poor but lov ...


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False Evidence

Soldier Herbert Devereux is dismissed and disowned after deserting his post to rescue his half-brother Rupert in the heat of battle. Court-martialled, banished and in disgrace, Her ...


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For the Queen

First published in 1912 ‘For the Queen’ is a collection of short stories by prolific author E. Phillips Oppenheim. In classic Oppenheim fashion, themes throughout this collection i ...


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The Avenger

Returning home late one night, bachelor Herbert Wrayson discovers a young woman searching his flat. After interrogating her it becomes apparent that she thought she was in the flat ...