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Set against the backdrop of World War I, this espionage thriller follows British diplomat Sir Henry Maraton as he navigates political intrigue, secret alliances, and looming threats. Oppenheim weaves a tale of suspense and moral complexity, as Maraton confronts questions of... Read Full Overview

In the midst of World War I, the son of a British aristocrat and daughter of an English colonel are roped into a treasonous plot. They must navigate secret agents and spies who are convinced of their guilt. A chance meeting between Catherine Abbeway and Julian Orden... Read Full Overview

In the midst of World War I, the son of a British aristocrat and daughter of an English colonel are roped into a treasonous plot. They must navigate secret agents and spies who are convinced of their guilt. A chance meeting between Catherine Abbeway and Julian Orden... Read Full Overview

The Devil's Paw is a thrilling novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, first published in 1910. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Richard Carey, who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. Carey decides to use his newfound wealth to travel to Europe and enjoy... Read Full Overview

A German spy story, vastly ingenious and full of thrills, poison gas, and taxi cabs.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

E. Phillips Oppenheim's World War I-set novel "The Devil's Paw", written in 1920, is rife with international espionage and intrigue. After being given access to extremely private documents, Miss Katherine Abbeway is quickly detained on suspicion of being a spy. She gives the... Read Full Overview

The Devil's Paw

A brisk, daring tale of shadowy rooms and murmured loyalties that lingers long after the final page. A masterful blend of espionage fiction and classic adventure thriller, The Devil's Paw escorts readers through Edwardian Britain and beyond, where every whisper conceals a motive... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

During World War I, the son of a British aristocrat and the daughter of an English colonel get entangled in a treacherous scheme. They must negotiate with secret agents and spies who are persuaded of their innocence. Catherine Abbeway and Julian Orden meet by chance, which leads... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview