False Evidence
False Evidence is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that follows the story of a man named John Dene who is accused of murdering his business partner. The book explores themes of justice, morality, and the power of circumstantial evidence.
By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 44 chapters · 84,057 words
First lines
Fortune is the strangest mistress a man ever wooed. Who courts her she shuns, who deserves her she passes over, and on him who defies her and takes no pains to secure her she lavishes her favours. I am one of those to whom she has shown herself most kind. Many years ago I vowed my life away to one purpose, and that partly an immoral one. It was a purpose which held my life. I swore to seek no end apart from it, and I put away from my thoughts all joys that were not included in its accomplishment. And yet, having kept my oath, I still possess in the prime of life everything which a man could wish for. I am rich, and well thought of amongst my fellows. I am married to the woman whom I love, and life is flowing on with me as calmly and peacefully as the murmuring waters of a woodland stream in the middle of summer. And, above all, my heart is at ease, for I have kept my vow.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 84,057 words
- Structure: 44 chapters, 1,582 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around the investigation of a crime and the uncovering of secrets.
- Thriller — The narrative is filled with suspense, tension, and excitement.
- Crime — The story involves criminal activities and law enforcement.
- Adventure — The characters undertake a journey or mission with potential danger.
Tags
mystery · thriller · suspense · crime · detective · investigation · deception · intrigue · plot twist · secrets · betrayal · justice
Contents
- MY APOLOGY
- THE FIRST CLOUD
- "THE BOY MUST BE TOLD"
- "A MYSTERIOUS MEETING"
- "ON BOSSINGTON HEADLAND"
- AN INTERRUPTED ADDRESS
- "I AM TOLD"
- "MY VOW"
- AN UNEXPECTED VISIT
- THE FIRST MOVE
- COLONEL DEVEREUX'S LAND AGENT
- AT DEVEREUX COURT
- COLONEL SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX, BART
- THE BEGINNING OF DANGER
- A FIGHT FOR LIFE
- MY CONVALESCENCE
- A MOONLIGHT RIDE
- A STRANGE INTERVIEW
- MARIAN SURPRISES ME
- AMONGST THE BULRUSHES
- RUPERT DEVEREUX
- FACE TO FACE
- IN THE PICTURE GALLERY
- A MIDNIGHT VISITOR
- "COUSINS!"
- I "GIVE WARNING"
- SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX'S APPEAL
- GOOD-BYE TO DEVEREUX COURT
- I AM TEMPTED
- LIAR AND COWARD
- MY FATHER AND I
- THE BRIGANDS' HOME
- AT PALERMO
- VISITORS FROM ROME
- WE ENTERTAIN AT THE VILLA
- MR. BURTON LEIGH
- CUT DOWN
- AN OMINOUS NOTE
- "MY FATHER'S RESOLUTION"
- A HORRIBLE MISTAKE
- "TWO YEARS AFTER"
- A TRAITOROUS LOVE
- EXPIATION
- "HERO"