Edward Phillips - Libros y biografía

First published in 1899, this early novel from E. Phillips Oppenheim follows the fortunes of young Phillip Morton. His father, a local farmer, dies in mysterious circumstances and his mother becomes distant....

Arthur, Arnold, and Allan are three great friends who live together. Whilst at a train station observing daily life as inspiration for his next novel, Arnold witnesses a shocking scene between a young...

First published in 1908, 'The Long Arm of Mannister' is one of author E. Phillips Oppenheim's best-known novels. Revolving around a criminal named Mannister, the book is a collection of connecting short...

Talented defence attorney Francis Ledsam is celebrating following his successful defence of client Oliver Hilditch, accused of the murder of his business partner. Ledsam's celebrations are short-lived...

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 husband may take Julien's...

One fateful day, landowner Mr. Henry Rochester encounters a young boy meditating on a hillside. On a whim, he gifts the boy with pound500 to make something of himself, on the condition that he 'does...

The orphaned Douglas Guest has had a miserable childhood being raised by his strict and religious uncle Gideon Strong. Tired of his uncle and his rural existence, Douglas steals money intended for his...

Set between a pre-war London and Paris, this is a thrilling tale of international espionage and intrigue from the popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim. Captain Austen Rotherby is in Paris on a revenge...

Originally published under the pseudonym 'Anthony Partridge', this is one of E. Phillips Oppenheim's earlier novels. In it, we follow the exploits of Crown Prince John Peters, nephew of the corrupt King...

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 that he will live...

Perhaps the most famous of all E. Phillips Oppenheim novels, 'The Great Impersonation' is a daring tale of daring, disguise, and espionage set just prior to the outbreak of WWI. Two men meet in Africa...

Also published under the title 'As a Man Lives', 'The Yellow House' is an E. Phillips Oppenheim tale packed full of his trademark mystery and suspense. The story is narrated by our protagonist Kate Ffolliott,...

Opening in a desolate Derbyshire coal-mining village, young student Philip Romilly finds himself rejected and despondent, resorting to desperate measures in order to secure future prospects for himself....

Set during WWI, 'The Devil's Paw' by E. Phillips Oppenheim is packed full of international espionage and intrigue. Entrusted with highly sensitive papers, Miss Katherine Abbeway is soon suspected of being...

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 of his upstairs neighbour,...

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 Sanford Quest,...

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, Herbert is forced to change...

The conference of European Nations is taking place in The Hague. Mr John P. Dunster, an American, is travelling to the conference with important information relating to the seemingly inevitable outbreak...

First published in 1914, 'A People's Man' by popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim follows the story of a revolutionary politician named Maraton. Having had great success in America, he returns to England...

Stirling Deane is a rich man, thanks to his discovery and eventual sale of the Little Anna gold mine in South Africa. Many years later an unwelcome visitor from Deane's past shows up with the deeds to...

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 Lady Angela...

First published in 1903, 'The Yellow Crayon' is the sequel to E. Phillips Oppenheim's earlier novel, 'Mysterious Mr Sabin'. French royalist Mr Sabin is on the hunt for his missing wife Lucille, who has...

First published in 1912, 'Peter Ruff and the Double Four' by E. Phillips Oppenheim follows the story of country squire Peter Ruff as he is drawn into the criminal underworld. Named as successor of the...

The imaginary Eastern European Kingdom of Theos is under threat from Russia and Turkey, who are both plotting its takeover. Theos must call on its exiled former King, Ughtred of Tyrnaus to return to the...

'The Zeppelin's Passenger' by popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim was first published in 1918 and is set during WWI. When a Zeppelin crashes in a small English town the passenger escapes to wreak havoc....

'Anna the Adventuress' by popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim follows the story of two sisters, Anna and Annabel. Alike in looks but vastly different in character, the sisters decide to switch places...

First published in 1898, 'A Daughter of Astrea' by Edwardian author E. Phillips Oppenheim is a story told by an anonymous artistic narrator. He has travelled to a foreign land with his guide Sabul Ahmid,...

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 desire to get rich. He...

A political mystery from prolific author E. Phillips Oppenheim, 'A Lost Leader' follows the fortunes of former Liberal politician, Lawrence Mannering. Content with his retired life in the country, his...

Auctioneer Alfred Burton's life is turned upside-down following a miraculous encounter in an empty house. Burton finds himself unable to speak, see, or think anything but the truth – with far reaching...