The Postmaster of Market Deignton

Name: The Postmaster of Market Deignton
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The novel follows the story of John Merton, a young man who is appointed postmaster of the small village of Market Deignton. He soon discovers that the village is full of secrets and mysteries, and he is determined to uncover the truth. John soon finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger, as he discovers that the village is being used as a base for a criminal gang. He must use all his wits and courage to protect the village and its inhabitants from the gang's nefarious activities. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and mystery. It is a classic example of Oppenheim's writing, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1892 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance · 41 chapters

Chapter 1: John Martin, Postmaster and Chemist
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: A Visitor
Chapter 3: White Roses and Ashes
Chapter 4: Coming Through the Pines
Chapter 5: Bonds of Roses and a Yoke of Sand
Chapter 6: I Have Climbed Nearer Out of Lonely Hell
Chapter 7: A Night of Horror
Chapter 8: For and Against
Chapter 9: A Visit from Mademoiselle Hortense
Chapter 10: A Woman Grey and Ghostly
Chapter 11: The Temptress
Chapter 12: Was Thine the Hand?
Chapter 13: Mademoiselle Hortense's Advertisement
Chapter 14: At Dubarri's Restaurant
Chapter 15: A Compact Sealed
Chapter 16: What Did He See?
Chapter 17: A Woman of Mysteries
Chapter 18: "Your Life for My Sufferings"
Chapter 19: A Woman's Pity
Chapter 20: An Episode and Its Narration
Chapter 21: The Disappearance of Mrs. Mason
Chapter 22: "Sick Am I, Sick of a Jealous Dread"
Chapter 23: A Night Pursuit
Chapter 24: The White House
Chapter 25: A Rift in the Clouds
Chapter 26: An Unseen Tragedy
Chapter 27: The Sun Shines on My Hopes
Chapter 28: The Ashes of Dead Joys
Chapter 29: In the Arms of Despair
Chapter 30: Whose Gentle Will Has Changed My Fate
Chapter 31: The End of John Martin, Postmaster and Chemist
Chapter 32: Hope
Chapter 33: Looking Backwards
Chapter 34: You Will Have No Mercy Now?
Chapter 35: Whose Was the Face?
Chapter 36: Is There Death in the Cup?
Chapter 37: John Rudd's Lie
Chapter 38: Escape
Chapter 39: On the Threshold
Chapter 40: The Secret of the White House

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