The Curious Quest

Name: The Curious Quest
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The story follows the adventures of young Englishman, John P. Dunster, as he embarks on a quest to find a lost treasure. After inheriting a mysterious map from his late uncle, John sets off on a journey to the remote island of San Cristobal, where he must battle pirates, outwit a dangerous secret society, and solve a series of puzzles in order to find the hidden treasure. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful heiress, a mysterious monk, and a sinister villain. Will John be able to find the treasure and save the day? Or will he succumb to the dangers of his quest? Read The Curious Quest to find out!

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1919 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Romance · 33 chapters · 76,898 words

First lines

Mr. Ernest Bliss descended from the eighty-horsepower motor-car which had been the pride of a recent exhibition and languidly rang the bell of a large house in. Harley Street, which was the professional residence of Sir James Aldroyd, M.D. He was admitted almost at once by a solemn-visaged butler, and was escorted into the waiting room in which three other people were already seated. He turned to the servant with a frown.

"I wrote to Sir James for an appointment at eleven o'clock," he said. "My name is Bliss--Mr. Ernest Bliss. Please let Sir James know I am here."

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1919 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 76,898 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 3,420 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure Fiction — The title of the book, 'The Curious Quest', implies a journey or quest, which is a common element of adventure fiction.
Mystery — The book is likely to contain elements of mystery, as the protagonist embarks on a quest to uncover the truth.
Romance — Romance is a common element of E. Phillips Oppenheim's writing, and may be present in this book as well.
Historical Fiction — E. Phillips Oppenheim often wrote historical fiction, and this book may contain elements of this genre as well.