As a Man Lives

Name: As a Man Lives
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The novel follows the life of John Dene, a young man from a wealthy family who is determined to make his own way in the world. He leaves his family's estate and sets out to make his fortune, but soon finds himself in a series of difficult and dangerous situations. He is forced to confront his own weaknesses and strengths, and ultimately discovers the true meaning of success and happiness. The novel is a classic example of Oppenheim's writing style, which combines suspense and romance with a moral lesson. It is a story of self-discovery and personal growth, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1908 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance · 30 chapters · 64,504 words

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POSITIVELY every one, with two unimportant exceptions, had called upon us. The Countess had driven over from Sysington Hall, twelve miles away, with two anaemic-looking daughters, who had gushed over our late roses and the cedar trees which shaded the lawn. The Holgates of Holgate Brand and Lady Naselton of Naselton had presented themselves on the same afternoon. Many others had come in their train, for what these very great people did the neighbourhood was bound to endorse. There was a little veiled anxiety, a few elaborately careless questions as to the spelling of our name; but when my father had mentioned the second "f," and made a casual allusion to the Warwickshire Ffolliots--with whom we were not indeed on speaking terms, but who were certainly our cousins--a distinct breath of relief was followed by a gush of mild cordiality.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Fiction, Adventure
Length: 64,504 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 2,543 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The book follows the story of a man who is trying to uncover the truth behind a mysterious death.
Thriller — The book contains suspenseful elements as the protagonist attempts to solve the mystery.
Romance — The book contains romantic elements as the protagonist falls in love with a woman.
Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story that is not based on real events.