Jacob's Ladder by E. Phillips Oppenheim

Jacob's Ladder is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that follows the story of Jacob Delafield, a young man who inherits a fortune and becomes involved in a series of adventures. The book was first published in 1906 and has been adapted into several films and television shows over the years.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1906 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 28 chapters · 77,057 words

First lines

Precisely two years later, Jacob Pratt sat once more in his cottage sitting-room, contemplating the remains of a barely tasted breakfast. Before him, read for the fiftieth time, were the wonderful letters, in his brain a most amazing confusion, in his heart an almost hysterical joy. Presently Mrs. Harris brought in his hat and stick.

"You'll excuse my mentioning it, sir," she said, looking at the former a little disparagingly, "but, brush though I may, there's no doing much with this hat of yours. The nap's fair gone. Maybe you haven't noticed it, sir, but, with the summer coming on, a straw hat -- "

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Genres

• Mystery — The narrative revolves around a series of enigmatic events and characters, creating a sense of suspense and intrigue.
• Thriller — The plot is filled with high-stakes situations, tension, and suspense, typical of a thriller.
• Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey, facing various challenges and obstacles, which is characteristic of an adventure genre.
• Romance — There are elements of romantic relationships and love interests within the narrative.

Tags

mystery · suspense · thriller · adventure · romance · historical · drama · intrigue · betrayal · secrets · wealth · power

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
• Date: 1906 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Romance, Historical
• Length: 77,057 words
• Structure: 28 chapters, 2,189 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV
• CHAPTER XXVI
• CHAPTER XXVII
• CHAPTER XXVIII

More by E. Phillips Oppenheim

• The Cafe of Terror (1920)
• Exit a Dictator (1939)
• Murder at Monte Carlo (1933)
• The Bird of Paradise (1936)
• The Spy Paramount (1935)
• The Great Impersonation (1920)
• Berenice (1911)
• The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent (1934)
• All works by E. Phillips Oppenheim