The Bird of Paradise

Name: The Bird of Paradise
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The novel follows the story of a young Englishman, John Denton, who is sent to the South Seas to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a British ship, the Bird of Paradise. He soon discovers that the ship was carrying a valuable cargo of pearls, and that the crew had been murdered by a group of ruthless pirates. John is determined to bring the pirates to justice, but he soon finds himself in a dangerous situation as he is pursued by the pirates and their leader, the notorious Captain Black. With the help of a beautiful island girl, he must find a way to outwit the pirates and recover the pearls. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and intrigue. It is a classic tale of good versus evil, and a story of courage and determination in the face of danger.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1936 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Romance · 29 chapters · 82,097 words

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Hamer Wildburn sat suddenly up in his wide and luxurious cabin bed, with the start of the sound sleeper unexpectedly awakened. His hands clasped his pyjama clad knees. He listened intently. Through the wide open porthole opposite came the thirty seconds flash from Antibes lighthouse. From the shore road, which skirted the bay, there was the faint hoot of a belated motor car. Closer at hand the lazy murmur of the sea against the sides of his anchored yacht. Then more distinctly, he heard again the sound which had at first awakened him. This time there was no doubt about it. A human voice from the open space. A woman's cry of appeal. The soft but purposeful splashing of a swimmer keeping herself afloat.The young man hastened out of bed, ran up the companionway, and leaned over the side. What he saw almost immediately below was enough to startle anyone. A woman was floating upon her back, a woman, not in the day-by-day scanty but sufficient bathing dress of the moment, but a woman in evening dress, with the glint even of Jewels around her neck.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1936 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Romance, Thriller
Length: 82,097 words
Structure: 29 chapters, 2,475 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The Bird of Paradise is a mystery novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, featuring a detective who must solve a complex case involving a missing woman and a mysterious bird of paradise.
Adventure — The Bird of Paradise follows the detective as he embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind the missing woman and the mysterious bird of paradise.
Romance — The Bird of Paradise features a romantic subplot between the detective and a woman he meets during his investigation, adding a layer of romance to the story.
Thriller — The Bird of Paradise is a thrilling novel, with suspenseful moments and unexpected twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats.