The Betrayal by E. Phillips Oppenheim
"The Betrayal" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Guy Ducaine, a young man struggling with personal tragedies and socio-economic challenges in a seaside village, as he deals with the aftermath of a mysterious death. The narrative unfolds in a world riddled with suspense, societal dynamics, and the impending repercussions of war, revealing themes of integrity, secrecy, and moral dilemmas. The opening
of the novel paints a vivid and turbulent scene as Guy Ducaine struggles against a storm while giving a lecture in a dilapidated schoolhouse. Despite the storm, he manages to show kindness as he turns away from an invitation into the home of a local merchant, Mr. Moyat, due to his discomfort with the man's patronizing demeanor. Guy finds solace in his lonely cottage, only to be discovered by Mostyn Ray, a rugged soldier, who arrives with Lady Angela, revealing a connection that hints at deeper narratives entwined with danger. As the evening unfolds, a sinister presence looms in the form of a stranger whose face Ducaine glimpses at his window before that very man is later found dead in the marshes, propelling the plot into a whirl of mystery and intrigue that beckons readers to explore what lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946 |
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| Title | The Betrayal |
| Credits | E-text prepared by MRK |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16998 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 382 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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