The Interloper

By E. Phillips Oppenheim

Book Overview

The Interloper is a thrilling mystery novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story revolves around the life of a successful businessman named Felix Thurstan, who suddenly finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal. Felix, who is happily married to his wife, is shocked to discover that she has been having an affair with a man named Richard Vanderpole.As Felix tries to come to terms with this revelation, he becomes increasingly suspicious of Vanderpole's intentions. He begins to investigate the man and soon discovers that he has a shady past and is involved in various criminal activities. Felix's investigation leads him to a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Vanderpole, who is determined to protect his secrets at all costs.The Interloper is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. It is a classic example of Oppenheim's skill in creating suspenseful and intricate plots that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The novel is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery and is sure to leave readers guessing until the very end.1927. A best-selling author of novels, short stories, magazine articles, translations, and plays, Oppenheim (who also wrote under the name of Anthony Partridge) 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. The book begins: Pietro waved his hand with a grand gesture. He leaned against the rampart and pointed downwards. Many years spent in his profession as semi-mendicant guide had imbued him with a sense of possession in the treasures which he displayed. 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: 1417942207
• ISBN13: 9781417942206
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"