
E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM - PART I.
PART II.
PART III.
PART I - CHAPTER I - MR. KINGSTON BROOKS, POLITICAL AGENT
CHAPTER II - THE BULLSOM FAMILY AT HOME
CHAPTER III - KINGSTON BROOKS HAS A VISITOR
CHAPTER IV - A QUESTION FOR THE COUNTRY
CHAPTER V - THE MARQUIS OF ARRANMORE
CHAPTER VI - THE MAN WHO WENT TO HELL
CHAPTER VII - A THOUSAND POUNDS
In the smoky back‑rooms of a bustling political rally, a young, sharp‑eyed agent named Kingston Brooks finds himself thrust into a world of high‑stakes maneuvering. Tasked with navigating the tangled loyalties of aristocratic families, he must balance his own ambitions with the demands of powerful patrons like Mr. Bullsom while the whispers of scandal and ambition swirl through the grand halls.
As Brooks juggles secret correspondences and uneasy alliances, a charismatic yet enigmatic figure looms over the scene, hinting at darker motives hidden behind polished manners. The novel weaves together intrigue, social maneuvering, and a touch of moral ambiguity, inviting listeners to follow a newcomer’s quest to uncover truth in a society where appearances often mask dangerous intentions.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (510K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-10-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1946
A master of early suspense fiction, he helped shape the modern spy thriller with fast-moving stories of glamour, danger, and international intrigue. In his lifetime he was hugely popular, writing fiction built for readers who wanted plot, pace, and high-stakes secrets.
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