Peter Ruff and the Double Four

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Peter Ruff and the Double Four

by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim

EN·~11 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
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PETER RUFF AND THE DOUBLE FOUR

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By E. Phillips Oppenheim

0:55
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BOOK ONE

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CHAPTER I. INTRODUCING MR. PETER RUFF

25:54
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CHAPTER II. A NEW CAREER

36:20
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CHAPTER III. VINCENT CAWDOR, COMMISSION AGENT

32:48
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CHAPTER IV. THE INDISCRETION OF LETTY SHAW

36:19
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CHAPTER V. DELILAH FROM STREATHAM

35:19
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CHAPTER VI. THE LITTLE LADY FROM SERVIA

24:47
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CHAPTER VII. THE DEMAND OF THE DOUBLE-FOUR

26:15

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim

E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim

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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