The Ostrekoff Jewels - format ePub

The beautiful Serbian Diva Madamoiselle Idiale is in Vienna for a grand performance, as is her lover, the British spy Bellamy. Louise Idiale is devoted to the cause of her people, the Serbs, giving them...

They were seated in a comfortable recess of the card room of the St. Philip's Club. The atmosphere of the apartment seemed redolent with suggestions of faded splendour. There was a faint perfume of Russian...

They were seated in a comfortable recess of the card room of the St. Philip's Club. The atmosphere of the apartment seemed redolent with suggestions of faded splendour. There was a faint perfume of Russian...

An elegantly written piece where a young man refuses to forgive his newly found father because he had abandoned he and his mother. But after life's many trials teaches much to both, they discover that...

Julian, therefore, saw nothing more of Catherine until she came into the drawing-room, a few minutes before the announcement of dinner, wearing a wonderful toilette of pale blue silk, with magnificent...

The trouble from which great events were to come began when Everard Dominey, who had been fighting his way through the scrub for the last three quarters of an hour towards those thin, spiral wisps of...

Edward Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) was the earliest writer of spy fiction as understood today, inventing the "rogue male" school of adventure thrillers and writing over 150 novels of all sorts. The...

Edward Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) was the earliest writer of spy fiction as understood today, inventing the "rogue male" school of adventure thrillers and writing over 150 novels of all sorts. The...

A beautiful story involving a wealthy Englishman who falls in love with the daughter of an Italian nobleman who lives on the island of Cruta in the Mediterranean. Their progeny, and a very dark influence...

This is the story of a Russian prince, princess and the revolution that is taking place around them. They attempt to flee, which appears to be successful, at least at first. Loosely based on the Romanov's...

E. Phillips Oppenheim was a British writer known for his thriller novels. He is credited with writing over 100 novels including suspense, international intrigue, romance, parables, and comedies. His protagonists...

It is a passage which might well be haunted with memories of the famous courtesans, dignitaries, criminals "de luxe" and aristocrats of the world,the long straight stretch of passage leading from the...

A collection of short stories. Ange Marie The modern marauder The shrew of Madrid An ethical dilemma The fugitive of Adelphie terrace The battling pacifist Mr Brown and the Madonna The dancing Gentleman...

Edward Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946), was an English novelist, in his lifetime a major and successful writer of genre fiction including thrillers. Featured on the cover of Time magazine in 1918, he was...

Neither the day upon which Roger Ferrison, a tall sturdy young man of sufficiently pleasing appearance, presented himself at Mrs. Dewars Palace Crescent Boarding House, situated within a stones throw...

Side by side with his dignified, handsome wife, Lord Bernard Clanavon, Earl of Alceston, stood receiving his guests in the spacious corridor which led into the brilliantly-lit ball-room of his town mansion....

In the bustling metropolis of London, Mr. Alfred Burton leads a seemingly ordinary life as a respected businessman. But beneath this façade lies a secret that could shatter his world. As a master spy,...

In the heart of London's glittering society, a man known only as "Nobody" emerges from the shadows. With a past shrouded in mystery and a keen eye for deception, he becomes an enigmatic figure, manipulating...

In "The Zeppelin's Passenger," E. Phillips Oppenheim presents a masterful blend of suspense and adventure set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe. The narrative intricately weaves themes...

In "The Governors," E. Phillips Oppenheim crafts a compelling narrative that weaves together political intrigue, social commentary, and psychological exploration. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century...

In "False Evidence," E. Phillips Oppenheim crafts a riveting narrative steeped in the intrigue of espionage and deception. The novel intricately weaves elements of mystery and romance into the backdrop...

In "The New Tenant," E. Phillips Oppenheim masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue and psychological depth, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. Known for his intricate plots and tension-filled...

In "The Tempting of Tavernake," E. Phillips Oppenheim crafts a compelling narrative that delves into themes of ambition, desire, and moral complexity within the framework of early 20th-century British...

E. Phillips Oppenheim's novel, 'Mr. Billingham, the Marquis and Madelon', is a captivating tale of romance, betrayal, and redemption set in the luxurious backdrop of 19th-century France. The author's...

In E. Phillips Oppenheim's novel 'A People's Man,' the reader is taken on a journey through the complexities of society and politics as seen through the eyes of the main character. Oppenheim's literary...

E. Phillips Oppenheim's 'The Peer and the Woman' is a captivating novel that delves into the themes of social class, love, and betrayal. Set in the early 20th century, Oppenheim's literary style weaves...

E. Phillips Oppenheim: 72 Novels & 100+ Short Stories (Illustrated Edition) showcases the prolific works of the renowned author, presenting a comprehensive collection of thrilling novels and captivating...

IT was a few minutes after one o'clock - the busiest hour of the day at the most popular bar in London. The usual little throng of Americans, journalists, men of business and loiterers, were occupying...

Set in Europe just before World War I, The Betrayal tells the story of an foreign committee that has been infiltrated. One of the members is the spy, but who? A classic tale of suspense by master-author...

The story of a gallant soldier who is dismissed his regiment, and disowned by his father, because he has been found guilty, on "false evidence," of cowardice in the field. He changes his name, and later...

Investutech owns our world and others. Its technology fills our hands and heads, shaping our personalities and biology. What's next for the company? What atrocities do its R&D facilities conceal?...

SEE NO CRIME. HEAR NO CRIME. SPEAK NO CRIME.How do you convince your best friend you're responsible for their murder when they won't even admit they're dead?Ask any kid in Rumors Mill and they'll tell...

Welcome to Belle's Cove where magic meets murder!Forever Jackson's life is already chaotic enough—she's a checkout girl with malfunctioning psychic powers, an overheating problem, and mysterious keys...

Gerard Houarner's cult-classic PAINFREAK is back and oversized to include the entire PAINFREAK Universe! Along with the original story, the book includes 24 short stories spanning back to 1989, 2 new...

PSYCHOPATHShe shackles them to the bed, andshe glues their eyes closed.She punctures their eardrums.She sews their lips shut.TORTURESSThey can't move. They can't see or hear.They can't scream.All they...

Lieutenant Dawn Hudson has been through hell and back over the years as a Starling Burglary, Crime and Property scene unit officer, but she's never been forced to make a hard choice such as this– until...

8 Short Stories, THE BEER DIARIES: Four guys in a punk rock band have one night to impress a record executive but the bass player is on a 51-50 hold and the gig is in Hollywood.WILL THEY EVEN READ IT?:...

Sometimes, to beat monsters, you must become one.Venture through the crime-ridden city of Molder as one mother risks everything to protect her baby.Margo, a single mother, agrees to housesit for her best...

Murder in the Merchant's Hall is the second in the three-book Mistress Jaffrey Mystery Series set in England in the early 1580s. Rosamond, the estranged foster daughter of Susanna, Lady Appleton (the...

No narrative ever ends; each crawls inside its readers to decay eternally. Those readers become authors to write themselves out of existence, reading themselves into our unspooling.Presenting A Carcass...

A raging storm and a bed and breakfast off the beaten path. Three couples looking to cross things off their bucket lists. A night of puns, quips, and brutal violence, hosted by the sweet, mad, elderly...

THE UNFORGETTABLE MILLION-COPY JAPANESE BESTSELLER BY THE AUTHOR OF LONELY CASTLE IN THE MIRROR'Recalls early Murakami. An enchanting read' FT____________Readers are obsessed:'Every word resonated in...

The Silent Patient meets The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in this elegant and twisty debut thriller.'The way the book takes you through the story’s twists and turns makes you feel as if you are experiencing...

Anonymous letters arrive at Ellie's Cornish cottage - each one containing words cut from the pages of her debut novel. At first, she dismisses them as the work of an overzealous admirer. Big mistake!The...

A burglary. A missing car. Two dead bodies and nothing else apparently touched. It seems like there's an obvious answer when DS Pete Gayle is called to the crime scene in an affluent area on the edge...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

The first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking...

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Let there be spaces in your togetherness,And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.’...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

Ten years after the eruption of Vesuvius, the surrounding countryside lies buried and barren. But the destroyed cities and luxury villas on the Bay of Naples are not utterly lost.Flavia Albia and...

It was a holiday she would never let them forget ...'She had it coming. So had the others.'In 2007, four friends returned home from a week in Ibiza with secrets to keep. When they agreed never to contact...

'A thoroughly enjoyable mystery story with all the tropes and pleasures of a golden age detective story' Observer'A glamorous recipe of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Agatha Christie' Paula Sutton'Imbued with...

Simon and Priya's young daughter has died in a tragic accident. Determined to heal their fracturing marriage, the couple move to the North Yorkshire Moors to renovate a dilapidated rural cottage. However,...

A all-new Standalone in the Vengeful Lies series. From USA Today and Amazon Top 25 Best Selling Author duo, a new Standalone Dark Romance in the same world as the Lethal Vows.