The Golden Beast

By E. Phillips Oppenheim

Book Overview

""The Golden Beast"" is a thrilling novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story follows the wealthy and powerful businessman, Felix Marl, who is known as the ""Golden Beast"" for his cunning and ruthless business tactics. Marl is also a notorious womanizer, and his latest conquest is the beautiful and mysterious Madame Koluchy, who has a dark secret.Marl's life takes a dangerous turn when he becomes embroiled in a complex scheme involving a priceless piece of art, a group of international criminals, and a network of spies. As he navigates the treacherous waters of international intrigue, Marl must also confront his own inner demons and face the consequences of his actions.The novel is filled with suspense, intrigue, and romance, as Oppenheim weaves a complex web of deception and betrayal. The characters are richly drawn and the plot is expertly crafted, making ""The Golden Beast"" a must-read for fans of classic thrillers.1925. A best-selling author of novels, short stories, magazine articles, translations, and plays, Oppenheim published over 150 books. He is considered one of the originators of the thriller genre, his novels also range from spy thrillers to romance, but all have an undertone of intrigue. He also wrote under the name of Anthony Partridge. The book begins: Israel, first Baron Honerton, famous in commercial circles as chairman of the directors of Fernham and Company, Ltd., the great wholesale chemists, Lord of the Manor of Honerton Chase, in Norfolk, sat at the head of the long black oak table in the banqueting hall of the ancient and historic mansion which he had bought as the auctioneer described it, lock, stock and barrel, two years ago. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417928786
• ISBN13: 9781417928781
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"