The Malefactor
The Malefactor is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that follows the story of a man named John Beverley who becomes involved in a criminal underworld after being wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit. The book explores themes of justice, morality, and redemption as Beverley navigates his way through the dangerous world of organized crime.
By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1906 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime · 38 chapters · 91,998 words
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Tall and burly, with features and skin hardened by exposure to the sun and winds of many climates, he looked like a man ready to face all hardships, equal to any emergency. Already one seemed to see the clothes and habits of civilization falling away from him, the former to be replaced by the stern, unlovely outfit of the war correspondent who plays the game. They crowded round him in the club smoking room, for these were his last few minutes. They had dined him, toasted him, and the club loving cup had been drained to his success and his safe return. For Lovell was a popular member of this very Bohemian gathering, and he was going to the Far East, at a few hours' notice, to represent one of the greatest of English dailies.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Adventure, Romance
- Length: 91,998 words
- Structure: 38 chapters, 2,732 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The narrative revolves around a series of mysterious events and the protagonist's attempts to solve them.
- Thriller — The plot is filled with suspense, tension, and excitement, keeping the reader on edge.
- Crime — The story involves criminal activities and the pursuit of justice.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey, facing various challenges and risks.
Tags
mystery · thriller · crime · suspense · detective · intrigue · plot twist · murder · investigation · secrets · deception · betrayal
Contents
- A SOCIETY SCANDAL
- "MR. WINGRAVE FROM AMERICA"
- OUTSIDE THE PALE
- THE SHADOW OF A FEAR
- A STUDENT OF CHARACTER
- JULIET ASKS QUESTIONS
- A DELICATE MISSION
- LADY RUTH'S LAST CARD
- THE GOSPEL OF HATE
- GUARDIAN AND WARD
- "HAST THOU FOUND ME, O MINE ENEMY?"
- GHOSTS OF DEAD THINGS
- LORD OF THE MANOR
- SPREADING THE NETS
- THE HEART OF A CHILD
- IN THE TOILS
- THE SWORD OF DAMOCLES
- THE INDISCRETION OF THE MARCHIONESS
- A FORLORN HOPE
- "I AM MISANTHROPOS, AND HATE MANKIND"
- PROFESSOR SINCLAIR'S DANCING ACADEMY
- JULIET GAINS EXPERIENCE
- MEPHISTOPHELES ON A STEAMER
- NEMESIS AT WORK
- A COCKNEY CONSPIRATOR
- RICHARDSON TRIES AGAIN
- THE MOTH AND THE CANDLE
- "IT WAS AN ACCIDENT"
- "DEVIL TAKE THE HINDMOST"
- AYNESWORTH PLANS A LOVE STORY
- THE HIDDEN HAND
- A DEED OF GIFT
- FOR PITY'S SAKE
- A DREAM OF PARADISE
- THE AWAKENING
- REVENGE IS - BITTER
- THE WAY OF PEACE
- "LOVE SHALL MAKE ALL THINGS NEW"