Aristocrat Monsieur Simon is living in Paris, where he presides over a court specifically for the wrongdoers of society. Little does he know when he brings along the young Eugene... Læs mere
As tenants and estate owners, the lives of the Marquis of Mandeleys and the Vont family have been intertwined for generations. The relationship has turned sour in recent years,... Læs mere
In a remote English village, the penniless Guy Ducaine finds himself unwittingly drawn into a world of international espionage. When Ducaine encounters the explorer Colonel Mostyn Ray and... Læs mere
E. Phillips Oppenheim took a foray into the world of science fiction for this 1910 novel ‘The Black Box’. With elements of the ridiculous and sublime, we follow extraordinary detective... Læs mere
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; the... Læs mere
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 include... Læs mere
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... Læs mere
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 established links... Læs mere
First published in 1912, ‘The Double Four’ by E. Phillips Oppenheim follows the story of former criminal turned country squire Peter Ruff as he is drawn back into the criminal... Læs mere
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 mankind, and a... Læs mere
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 Phillipa... Læs mere
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 wager... Læs mere