The Great Secret

The Great Secret by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel about a man named John Pendleton who discovers a secret formula that could revolutionize the world of science. However, he soon finds himself in danger as others seek to steal his discovery for their own gain. The book explores themes of ambition, greed, and the consequences of unchecked power.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1923 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 40 chapters · 93,244 words

First lines

I laid my papers down upon the broad mahogany counter, and exchanged greetings with the tall frock-coated reception clerk who came smiling towards me.

"I should like a single room on the third floor east, about the middle corridor," I said. "Can you manage that for me? 317 I had last time."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
• Date: 1923 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Romance
• Length: 93,244 words
• Structure: 40 chapters, 2,791 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The narrative revolves around a secret that needs to be uncovered, a common trope in mystery genre.
• Thriller — The plot contains elements of suspense and tension, typical of thrillers.
• Adventure — The characters undertake a journey, facing challenges and obstacles, characteristic of adventure stories.
• Romance — There are subplots involving romantic relationships between characters.

Tags

mystery · thriller · suspense · adventure · secrets · intrigue · crime · detective · plot twist · romance · betrayal · deception

Contents

• ROOM NO. 317
• A MIDNIGHT RAID
• MISS VAN HOYT
• A MATCH AT LORD'S
• ON THE TERRACE
• "MR. GUEST"
• A TETE-A-TETE DINNER
• IN THE TOILS
• AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR
• "WORTLEY FOOTE - THE SPY"
• A LEGACY OF DANGER
• OLD FRIENDS
• THE SHADOW DEEPENS
• GATHERING JACKALS
• A DYING MAN
• I TAKE UP MY LEGACY
• NAGASKI'S INSTINCT
• IN THE DEATH CHAMBER
• AN AFFAIR OF STATE
• TRAVELLING COMPANIONS
• "FOR YOU!"
• "LOVED I NOT HONOR MORE"
• THE PRETENDER
• A PRACTICAL WOMAN
• A CABLE FROM EUROPE
• FOR VALUE RECEIVED
• INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
• DOUBLE DEALING
• I CHANGE MY NATIONALITY
• THE "WAITERS' UNION"
• IN THE ENEMY'S CAMP
• SIR GILBERT HAS A SURPRISE
• A REUNION OF HEARTS
• RIFLE PRACTICE
• "HIRSCH'S WIFE"
• AN URGENT WARNING
• THE BLACK BAG
• A LAST RESOURCE
• WORKING _THE ORACLE_
• _THE ORACLE_ SPEAKS

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