The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent

Name: The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent is a classic mystery novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, first published in 1915. The story follows the adventures of two young men, John and George, who take up residence in a mysterious boarding house in London's fashionable Palace Crescent. The house is owned by a mysterious woman, Mrs. de la Rougierre, who is known to be a recluse and never seen by her tenants. The two men soon discover that the other boarders are all strange and mysterious characters, each with their own secrets and agendas. As they investigate further, they uncover a sinister plot involving a stolen diamond necklace and a mysterious figure known only as the "Man in the Corner". John and George must use all their wits and courage to unravel the mystery and save the day. Along the way, they must confront a variety of dangerous and eccentric characters, including a mad scientist, a sinister foreign agent, and a mysterious woman in black. Will John and George be able to solve the mystery and save the day? Read The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent to find out!

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1934 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 33 chapters · 84,952 words

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Neither the day upon which Roger Ferrison, a tall sturdy young man of sufficiently pleasing appearance, presented himself at Mrs. Dewar's Palace Crescent Boarding House, situated within a stone's throw of the Hammersmith Road, nor the manner of his initiation presented any unusual incident. He stepped off a bus at the corner of the shabby but pretentious looking thoroughfare and, carrying a large kit bag in his hand, walked slowly along, scrutinising the numbers until he had found the one of which he was in search. He rang the bell of Number Fourteen, was peered at from the area below and, after a not unreasonable delay, was admitted by an elderly manservant of somewhat impressive appearance.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1934 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Adventure
Length: 84,952 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 3,532 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent is a mystery novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, featuring a detective protagonist who investigates a series of mysterious events at a boarding house.
Thriller — The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent is a thrilling novel with a suspenseful plot and unexpected twists and turns.
Crime Fiction — The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent is a crime fiction novel, featuring a detective protagonist who investigates a series of criminal activities at a boarding house.
Detective Fiction — The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent is a detective fiction novel, featuring a detective protagonist who investigates a series of mysterious events at a boarding house.