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

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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.

Details

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

Best known for fast-moving thrillers and political mysteries, this prolific English novelist helped shape early 20th-century popular suspense. His stories mixed high society, international intrigue, and sharp, readable plotting that kept generations of readers hooked.

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