Stolen Idols

Name: Stolen Idols
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

Stolen Idols is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that follows the story of a young man named John Dene who becomes involved in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue. The book explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1925 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Thriller · 32 chapters · 98,100 words

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The two ships, pursuer and pursued, quaintly shaped, with heavy, flapping sails, lay apparently becalmed in a sort of natural basin formed by the junction of two silently flowing, turgid rivers -- rivers whose water was thick and oily, yellow in colour, unpleasant to look at. The country through which they passed was swamp-riven and desolate, though in the far distance were rice fields and the curiously fashioned roofs of a Chinese village. The sun beat down upon the glasslike water. The air was windless. Further movement seemed impossible until from the smaller boat, through unexpectedly opened hatches, half a dozen oars were suddenly thrust into the water. The huge Chinaman who stood at the helm, yellow-skinned and naked to the waist, picked up an enormous pole and let it gradually down into the river bed. The oars, languidly though they were wielded, cut the water, and the dhow began slowly to move.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1925 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Thriller, Crime
Length: 98,100 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 2,294 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Mystery — The narrative revolves around the investigation of stolen artifacts, involving suspense and intrigue.
Adventure — The plot includes elements of exploration, danger, and excitement, typical of adventure stories.
Thriller — The story contains elements of high stakes, tension, and suspense, characteristic of thrillers.
Crime — The narrative involves illegal activities, specifically theft, and the pursuit of justice.