The Avenger by E. Phillips Oppenheim
The Avenger is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that follows the story of a man named John Beverley who seeks revenge against those responsible for his father's death. The book was first published in 1907 and has since been adapted into several films and television series.
By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1903 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 42 chapters · 94,530 words
First lines
The man and the woman stood facing one another, although in the uncertain firelight which alone illuminated the room neither could see much save the outline of the other's form. The woman stood at the further end of the apartment by the side of the desk -- his desk. The slim trembling fingers of one hand rested lightly upon it, the other was hanging by her side, nervously crumpling up the glove which she had only taken off a few minutes before. The man stood with his back to the door through which he had just entered. He was in evening dress; he carried an overcoat over his arm, and his hat was slightly on the back of his head. A cigarette was still burning between his lips, the key by means of which he had entered was swinging from his little finger. So far no words had passed between them. Both were apparently stupefied for the moment by the other's unexpected presence.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Date: 1903 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Crime, Romance
- Length: 94,530 words
- Structure: 42 chapters, 2,709 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The narrative revolves around a protagonist seeking answers to a series of unexplained events.
- Thriller — The plot is filled with suspense, tension, and excitement, keeping the reader on edge.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey, facing numerous challenges and obstacles.
- Crime — The narrative involves illegal activities and their investigation.
Tags
mystery · thriller · suspense · crime · revenge · detective · intrigue · plot twist · secrets · betrayal · justice · murder
Contents
- A MYSTERIOUS VISITOR
- THE HORROR OF THE HANSOM
- DISCUSSING THE CRIME
- UNDER A CLOUD
- ON THE TELEPHONE
- ONE THOUSAND POUNDS' REWARD
- THE COLONEL'S DAUGHTER
- THE BARONESS INTERVENES
- A BOX AT THE ALHAMBRA
- OUTCAST
- FALSE SENTIMENT
- TIDINGS FROM THE CAPE
- SEARCHING THE CHAMBERS
- THE DEAD MAN'S BROTHER
- THE LAWYER'S SUGGESTION
- A DINNER IN THE STRAND
- A CONFESSION OF LOVE
- AN AMATEUR DETECTIVE
- DESPERATE WOOING
- STABBED THROUGH THE HEART
- THE FLIGHT OF LOUISE
- THE CHATEAU OF ETARPE
- A PASSIONATE PILGRIM
- AN INVITATION TO DINNER
- THE MAN IN THE YELLOW BOOTS
- MADAME DE MELBAIN
- THE SPY
- THE SCENE IN THE AVENUE
- A SUBSTANTIAL GHOST
- THE QUEEN OF MEXONIA
- RETURNED FROM THE TOMB
- AT THE HOTEL SPLENDIDE
- A HAND IN THE GAME
- AN ILL-ASSORTED COUPLE
- HIS WIFE
- THE MURDERED MAN'S EFFECTS
- THE WIDOW'S ULTIMATUM
- INEFFECTUAL WOOING
- THE COLONEL'S MISSION
- BLACKMAIL
- THE COLONEL SPEAKS
- LOVE REMAINS