E. Phillips Oppenheim took a foray into the world of science fiction for this 1910 novel 'The Black Box'. With elements of the ridiculous and sublime, we follow extraordinary detective Sanford Quest, who appears to have been loosely modelled on Sherlock Holmes. With his otherworldly skills, Quest finds himself on an international criminal hunt, with plenty of fun along the way.

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Set between a pre-war London and Paris, this is a thrilling tale of international espionage and intrigue from the popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim. Captain Austen Rotherby is in Paris on a revenge mission when he encounters the lovely Felicia Delora. Back in London, her uncle Maurice mysteriously disappears, and the pair find themselves unwittingly caught up in an international plot.

The conference of European Nations is taking place in The Hague. Mr John P. Dunster, an American, is travelling to the conference with important information relating to the seemingly inevitable outbreak of war. The document he carries could prevent the war entirely but when he disappears following a train wreck, Richard Hamel must solve the mystery – before it is too late. A classic mystery novel from popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim.

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An English aristo is murdered by a look alike double in Africa who resumes the dead man's identity back home. The dead man's wife is thrilled with her "different" husband and keeps her mouth shut. Then comes the twist---ssh!

The Double FourA novel about secret societies in New York.

How long can you hold your breath? 30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces is a gripping collection of classic stories that keep readers in constant suspense. From psychological tension and shadowy conspiracies to high-stakes danger and shocking twists, these timeless works explore fear, anticipation, and the thin line between safety and catastrophe. Written by masters of suspense and early thriller fiction, this anthology delivers relentless pacing, unforgettable characters, and moments whe...

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CONTENTS: - Berenice (1907): Oppenheim in a new vein--the story of the love of a novelist of high ideals for an actress. - The Double Four (1911): A novel about secret societies in New York. - The Moving Finger (1911): A mystifying story dealing with a wealthy M.P.'s experiment with a poor young man. - The Vanished Messenger (1914) - The Black Box (1915) - The Double Traitor (1915): A story of the diplomatic events leading up to the European War. - An Amiable Charlatan (1916): Novel in whi...