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