The Survivor

The Survivor by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel about a man named John Dene who survives a shipwreck and finds himself stranded on an island with only his wits to rely on. The book follows his journey as he struggles to survive in the harsh environment, while also dealing with the psychological effects of isolation. Along the way, he discovers hidden treasure and must defend it from pirates who come looking for it. In the end, John Dene is rescued by a passing ship and returns home a changed man.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1908 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 40 chapters · 81,189 words

First lines

A little party of men and women on bicycles were pushing their machines up the steep ascent which formed the one street of Feldwick village. It was a Sunday morning, and the place was curiously empty. Their little scraps of gay conversation and laughter -- they were men and women of the smart world -- seemed to strike almost a pagan note in a deep Sabbatical stillness. They passed the wide open doors of a red brick chapel, and several of the worshippers within turned their heads. As the last two of the party went by, the wheezings of a harmonium ceased, and a man's voice came travelling out to them. The lady rested her hand upon her host's arm. "Listen," she whispered.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Romance
• Length: 81,189 words
• Structure: 40 chapters, 1,849 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The narrative revolves around a protagonist who must unravel a complex situation, involving intrigue and hidden truths.
• Thriller — The plot is filled with suspense, tension, and excitement, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
• Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way.
• Romance — Elements of love and relationships are woven into the narrative, contributing to the overall plot.

Tags

mystery · thriller · suspense · adventure · survival · crime · intrigue · betrayal · secrets · detective · investigation · plot twist

Contents

• THE SERMON THAT WAS NEVER PREACHED
• A STRANGE BETROTHAL
• THE MAN WHO WAS IN A HURRY
• EXIT MR. DOUGLAS GUEST
• HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST
• THE YOUNG MAN FROM THE COUNTRY HEARS SOME NEWS
• A NIGHT IN HELL - AND NEXT DAY
• THE AUTHOR OF "NO MAN'S LAND"
• THE EDITOR OF THE _IBEX_ RECEIVES A STRANGE LETTER
• A WOMAN OF WHIMS
• DOUGLAS GUEST GETS HIS "CHANCE"
• THE MAN WHO NEARLY WENT UNDER
• THE FIRST TASTE OF FAME
• A VISITOR FROM SCOTLAND YARD
• EMILY DE REUSS TELLS A LIE
• JOAN STRONG, AVENGER
• A PLAIN QUESTION AND A WARNING
• THE TASTE OF THE LOTUS
• A MAN WITHOUT A PAST
• CICELY ASKS A QUESTION
• THE REBELLION OF DREXLEY
• DREXLEY SPEAKS OUT
• CICELY'S SECRET
• THE COUNTESS, THE COUSIN, AND THE CRITIC
• A TRAGIC INTERRUPTION
• A VISITOR FOR DOUGLAS JESSON
• FELLOW-CRIMINALS
• THE LITTLE FIGURE IN BLACK
• JOAN STRONG FINDS HER BROTHER
• DAVID AND JOAN
• DREXLEY FORESEES DANGER
• A SUPPER AT THE "MILAN," AND A MEETING
• A MISUNDERSTANDING
• THE WOOING OF CICELY
• THE NET OF JOAN'S VENGEANCE
• A SCENE AT THE CLUB
• CICELY MAKES HER CHOICE
• "SHE WAS A WOMAN: I WAS A COWARD!"
• A JOURNEY - AND A WEDDING
• A CALL BEFORE THE CURTAIN

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