The Devil's Paw: A Novel (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Oppenheim, E. Phillips

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 145101032X ISBN 13 : 9781451010329

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Hook line : A wartime political thriller of secrets and loyalties where a dangerous packet could change the course of history.

In this gripping tale, a society of reformers wrestles with power, duty, and the costs of peace. As war rattles through every level of government, a web of politics, espionage, and hidden agendas pulls the characters toward a perilous outcome. Expect sharp dialogue, tense scheming, and the moral ambiguities that come with leadership in a time of crisis.

• Follow a cast of characters navigating loyalty, ambition, and love against a backdrop of war and political maneuvering.
• Experience the atmosphere of early 20th‑century politics, underground networks, and the pressure to act for the greater good.
• See how personal relationships complicate grand plans, and how courage and deception can collide.
• Watch the tension rise as decisions made in private ripple into public consequence.

Ideal for readers of wartime intrigue and political thrillers that blend suspense with character-driven drama, this edition invites you into a world where every alliance is tested and every secret matters.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The two men, sole occupants of the somewhat shabby cottage parlour, lingered over their port, not so much with the air of wine lovers, but rather as human beings and intimates, perfectly content with their surroundings and company. Outside, the wind was howling over the marshes, and occasional bursts of rain came streaming against the window panes. Inside at any rate was comfort, triumphing over varying conditions. The cloth upon the plain deal table was of fine linen, the decanter and glasses were beautifully cut; there were walnuts and, in a far corner, cigars of a well-known brand and cigarettes from a famous tobacconist. Beyond that little oasis, however, were all the evidences of a hired abode. A hole in the closely drawn curtains was fastened together by a safety pin. The horsehair easychairs bore disfiguring antimacassars, the photographs which adorned the walls were grotesque but typical of village ideals, the carpet was threadbare, the closed door secured by a latch instead of the usual knob.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 145101032X
• ISBN 13: 9781451010329
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 306
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