The Double Four

The Double Four is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that follows the story of two men who are both trying to solve a mystery involving a stolen diamond necklace. The book is set in London and features a cast of colorful characters, including a detective named Inspector Frobisher and a wealthy socialite named Lady Jane. As the plot unfolds, the two main characters find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue and deception that threatens to destroy their lives. The Double Four is a classic example of Oppenheim's skill as a writer of suspenseful thrillers.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1920 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 10 chapters · 77,563 words

First lines

"_It is the desire of Madame that you should join our circle here on Thursday evening next, at ten o'clock._ -- SOGRANGE. "

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
• Date: 1920 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Romance
• Length: 77,563 words
• Structure: 10 chapters, 1,993 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The narrative revolves around a mysterious crime and its investigation.
• Thriller — The plot contains elements of suspense, excitement, and tension.
• Crime — The story involves criminal activities and law enforcement.
• Adventure — The characters undertake a journey with various challenges.

Tags

mystery · thriller · suspense · crime · detective · intrigue · plot twist · adventure · secrets · betrayal · investigation · clues

Contents

• THE DESIRE OF MADAME
• THE AMBASSADOR'S WIFE
• THE MAN FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
• THE FIRST SHOT
• THE SEVEN SUPPERS OF ANDREA KORUST
• THE MISSION OF MAJOR KOSUTH
• THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR
• AN ALIEN SOCIETY
• THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN
• THE THIRTEENTH ENCOUNTER

More by E. Phillips Oppenheim

• The Cafe of Terror (1920)
• Exit a Dictator (1939)
• Murder at Monte Carlo (1933)
• The Bird of Paradise (1936)
• The Spy Paramount (1935)
• The Great Impersonation (1920)
• Berenice (1911)
• The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent (1934)
• All works by E. Phillips Oppenheim