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by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
PETER RUFF AND THE DOUBLE FOUR
By E. Phillips Oppenheim
BOOK ONE
CHAPTER I. INTRODUCING MR. PETER RUFF
CHAPTER II. A NEW CAREER
CHAPTER III. VINCENT CAWDOR, COMMISSION AGENT
CHAPTER IV. THE INDISCRETION OF LETTY SHAW
CHAPTER V. DELILAH FROM STREATHAM
CHAPTER VI. THE LITTLE LADY FROM SERVIA
CHAPTER VII. THE DEMAND OF THE DOUBLE-FOUR
A genteel supper at the modest Daisy Villa turns into the catalyst for an unexpected adventure when the shy, book‑selling Spencer Fitzgerald arrives as a prospective son‑in‑law. Amid polite conversation and the clatter of carving knives, the evening’s ordinary veneer begins to crack, hinting at hidden motives and a looming danger that will pull the guests into a world far beyond their quiet neighbourhood.
The narrative follows the unassuming Mr. Peter Ruff, whose quiet life is soon entangled with a mysterious “Double‑Four” scheme and a cast of colorful figures—from the flamboyant Letty Shaw to the enigmatic Miss Brown. As Ruff navigates a series of curious encounters and covert assignments, the story weaves together intrigue, subtle humor, and the promise of a larger conspiracy waiting just beyond the dinner table.
Language
en
Duration
~11 hours (660K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger
Release date
1999-11-01
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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