The Battle of Basinghall Street

Name: The Battle of Basinghall Street
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The novel follows the story of two men, Sir John Lister and Sir Charles Lister, who are both members of the British aristocracy. Sir John is a successful businessman, while Sir Charles is a politician. Both men are determined to win the upcoming election in their district, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to win. The two men soon find themselves in a heated battle for the seat, with each side using every trick in the book to gain an advantage. As the election draws closer, the stakes become higher and the battle more intense. In the end, only one man will emerge victorious. The novel is a gripping tale of political intrigue and power struggles, as well as a commentary on the state of British politics at the time. It is a classic example of Oppenheim's writing style, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British politics.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1935 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 31 chapters · 75,207 words

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Nathaniel Edgar Pontifex, first Baron Marsom, chairman of the famous textile business known as Woolito, Limited, stood at the head of a long mahogany table in the magnificent library of his Park Lane mansion and looked swiftly around the room with quick, birdlike glances, as though to assure himself that everything was in order. He had purposely outstripped his guests, who were loitering across the winter garden from the dining room. He wanted just this one minute to himself.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1935 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Romance
Length: 75,207 words
Structure: 31 chapters, 3,172 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The Battle of Basinghall Street is set in the late 19th century and follows the story of a group of people living in London during a time of political unrest. The novel is written in a style that is evocative of the period, and the plot focuses on the characters' struggles to survive and thrive in a tumultuous environment.
Mystery — The Battle of Basinghall Street is a suspenseful novel that follows the story of a group of people living in London during a time of political unrest. The novel is full of twists and turns as the characters attempt to uncover the truth behind the mysterious events that are unfolding around them.
Adventure — The Battle of Basinghall Street follows the story of a group of people living in London during a time of political unrest. The novel is full of thrilling adventures as the characters attempt to survive and thrive in a tumultuous environment.
Romance — The Battle of Basinghall Street follows the story of a group of people living in London during a time of political unrest. The novel contains romantic elements as the characters attempt to find love and happiness in a tumultuous environment.