The Golden Web
The Golden Web is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that tells the story of a young man named John Lester who becomes involved in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue. The book follows his journey as he navigates through various twists and turns, uncovering secrets and confronting enemies along the way. It is a thrilling tale of adventure and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1907 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 42 chapters · 91,038 words
First lines
The contrast in personal appearance between the two men, having regard to their relative positions, was a significant thing. The caller, who had just been summoned from the waiting-room, and was standing before the other's table, hat in hand, a little shabby, with ill-brushed hair and doubtful collar, bore in his countenance many traces of the wild and irregular life which had reduced him at this moment to the position of suppliant. His complexion was pale almost to ghastliness, and in his deep-set, sunken eyes there was more than a suggestion of recklessness. He was so nervous that his face twitched as he stood there waiting, and the fingers which held his hat trembled. His lips were a little parted, his breathing was scarcely healthy. There was something about his whole appearance indicative of failure. The writing upon his forehead was the writing of despair.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 91,038 words
- Structure: 42 chapters, 1,878 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The narrative is driven by a complex plot involving intrigue and suspense.
- Thriller — The story contains elements of suspense, excitement, and tension.
- Adventure — The characters undertake a journey with various challenges and obstacles.
- Romance — There are subplots involving love and relationships.
Tags
mystery · thriller · suspense · romance · adventure · intrigue · betrayal · secrets · wealth · power · deception · crime
Contents
- A LIFE FOR SALE
- FREE TO DIE
- THE PURCHASE
- A LAPSE OF MEMORY
- A FAMILY AFFAIR
- A PAINFUL INTERVIEW
- A MURDER
- A QUESTION
- A DEBT INCURRED
- MUTUAL INFORMATION
- AN IMPERIOUS DEMAND
- AN OPPORTUNE ARRIVAL
- LOVE OR INTEREST?
- HEFFEROM IS OPTIMISTIC
- AN AWFUL RESPONSIBILITY
- A BOLD MOVE
- WINIFRED ROWAN
- LORD NUNNELEY IS FRANK
- AT THE THEATRE
- A BROKEN ENGAGEMENT
- AN APPEAL
- BITTER WORDS
- RUBY SINCLAIR
- A STRANGE BETROTHAL
- AN INFORMAL TEA-PARTY
- DESPERATION
- AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR
- AN AFTERNOON'S SHOPPING
- THE EFFECT OF A STORM
- A FRIEND
- A REPRIEVE
- PASSION
- A NEW DANGER
- A DESPAIRING CALL
- AN EXPENSIVE KEY
- WINIFRED IS TRAPPED
- THE SEARCH
- MISS SINCLAIR'S OFFER
- IN DOUBT
- THROUGH THE MILL
- RUBY IS DISAPPOINTED
- ALL AS IT SHOULD BE