E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM Ultimate Collection: 72 Novels & 100+ Short Stories in One Volume
Enriched edition. Spy Novels, Murder Mysteries & Thriller ClassicsBy E. Phillips Oppenheim
Length695h 59m
About this audiobook
E. Phillips Oppenheim's "Ultimate Collection" is a monumental anthology that encapsulates the literary prowess of one of the most prolific writers of the early 20th century. This comprehensive volume features 72 novels and over 100 short stories, showcasing Oppenheim's distinctive style, characterized by intricate plots, rich character development, and a narrative flair steeped in the conventions of the thriller and mystery genres. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society, his works reflect the societal anxieties, moral ambiguities, and the allure of adventure prevalent during the Edwardian era, thus situating them within the larger context of early modernism in literature. Oppenheim, often dubbed the 'Prince of Storytellers,' garnered fame for his adeptness in weaving suspense and intrigue, drawing inspiration from his own varied experiences in London's high society and international politics. His prolific output, spurred by an acute understanding of public taste and the burgeoning popularity of the genre, allowed him to effectively capture the imagination of a generation, making him a defining voice of his time. For readers seeking an engrossing exploration of early 20th-century narratives, Oppenheim's "Ultimate Collection" is an indispensable treasure trove. It not only provides a complete overview of his oeuvre but also serves as an essential study for enthusiasts of vintage thrillers, promising to engage and delight with each page.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length695 hrs 59 mins
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Publish dateJan 10, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
179The Illustrious Prince (pt. 4)
2Introduction
180Passers-By (pt. 1)
3Historical Context
181Passers-By (pt. 2)
4Synopsis (Selection)
182Passers-By (pt. 3)
5The Great Impersonation (pt. 1)
183Passers-By (pt. 4)
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6The Great Impersonation (pt. 2)
184The Lost Ambassador; Or The Search For The Missing Delora (pt. 1)
7The Great Impersonation (pt. 3)
185The Lost Ambassador; Or The Search For The Missing Delora (pt. 2)
8The Great Impersonation (pt. 4)
186The Lost Ambassador; Or The Search For The Missing Delora (pt. 3)
9The Double Traitor (pt. 1)
187The Lost Ambassador; Or The Search For The Missing Delora (pt. 4)
10The Double Traitor (pt. 2)
188Havoc (pt. 1)
11The Double Traitor (pt. 3)
189Havoc (pt. 2)
12The Double Traitor (pt. 4)
190Havoc (pt. 3)
13The Yellow House; Or As A Man Lives (pt. 1)
191Havoc (pt. 4)
14The Yellow House; Or As A Man Lives (pt. 2)
192The Golden Web (pt. 1)
15The Yellow House; Or As A Man Lives (pt. 3)
193The Golden Web (pt. 2)
16The Black Box (pt. 1)
194The Golden Web (pt. 3)
17The Black Box (pt. 2)
195The Golden Web (pt. 4)
18The Black Box (pt. 3)
196The Moving Finger (pt. 1)
19The Black Box (pt. 4)
197The Moving Finger (pt. 2)
20The Black Box (pt. 5)
198The Moving Finger (pt. 3)
21The Devil's Paw (pt. 1)
199The Moving Finger (pt. 4)
22The Devil's Paw (pt. 2)
200The Lighted Way (pt. 1)
23The Devil's Paw (pt. 3)
201The Lighted Way (pt. 2)
24A Maker Of History (pt. 1)
202The Lighted Way (pt. 3)
25A Maker Of History (pt. 2)
203The Lighted Way (pt. 4)
26A Maker Of History (pt. 3)
204The Lighted Way (pt. 5)
27A Maker Of History (pt. 4)
205The Temptation Of Tavernake (pt. 1)
28The New Tenant; Or The Mystery Of Bernard Brown (pt. 1)
206The Temptation Of Tavernake (pt. 2)
29The New Tenant; Or The Mystery Of Bernard Brown (pt. 2)
207The Temptation Of Tavernake (pt. 3)
30The New Tenant; Or The Mystery Of Bernard Brown (pt. 3)
208The Temptation Of Tavernake (pt. 4)
31The New Tenant; Or The Mystery Of Bernard Brown (pt. 4)
209The Temptation Of Tavernake (pt. 5)
32Mr. Grex Of Monte Carlo (pt. 1)
210The Court Of St. Simon (pt. 1)
33Mr. Grex Of Monte Carlo (pt. 2)
211The Court Of St. Simon (pt. 2)
34Mr. Grex Of Monte Carlo (pt. 3)
212The Court Of St. Simon (pt. 3)
35Mr. Grex Of Monte Carlo (pt. 4)
213The Court Of St. Simon (pt. 4)
36Mr. Grex Of Monte Carlo (pt. 5)
214The Mischief-Maker (pt. 1)
37A Monk Of Cruta; Or The Tragedy Of Adrea (pt. 1)
215The Mischief-Maker (pt. 2)
38A Monk Of Cruta; Or The Tragedy Of Adrea (pt. 2)
216The Mischief-Maker (pt. 3)
39A Monk Of Cruta; Or The Tragedy Of Adrea (pt. 3)
217The Mischief-Maker (pt. 4)
40A Monk Of Cruta; Or The Tragedy Of Adrea (pt. 4)
218The Mischief-Maker (pt. 5)
41The Cinema Murder; Or The Other Romilly (pt. 1)
219A People's Man (pt. 1)
42The Cinema Murder; Or The Other Romilly (pt. 2)
220A People's Man (pt. 2)
43The Cinema Murder; Or The Other Romilly (pt. 3)
221A People's Man (pt. 3)
44The Cinema Murder; Or The Other Romilly (pt. 4)
222A People's Man (pt. 4)
45A Modern Prometheus (pt. 1)
223The Vanished Messenger (pt. 1)
46A Modern Prometheus (pt. 2)
224The Vanished Messenger (pt. 2)
47Berenice (pt. 1)
225The Vanished Messenger (pt. 3)
48Berenice (pt. 2)
226The Vanished Messenger (pt. 4)
49The Box With Broken Seals; Or The Strange Case Of Mr. Jocelyn Thew (pt. 1)
227The Hillman (pt. 1)
50The Box With Broken Seals; Or The Strange Case Of Mr. Jocelyn Thew (pt. 2)
228The Hillman (pt. 2)
51The Box With Broken Seals; Or The Strange Case Of Mr. Jocelyn Thew (pt. 3)
229The Hillman (pt. 3)
52The Box With Broken Seals; Or The Strange Case Of Mr. Jocelyn Thew (pt. 4)
230The Hillman (pt. 4)
53Expiation (pt. 1)
231The Way Of These Women (pt. 1)
54Expiation (pt. 2)
232The Way Of These Women (pt. 2)
55Expiation (pt. 3)
233The Way Of These Women (pt. 3)
56Expiation (pt. 4)
234The Way Of These Women (pt. 4)
57The Ghosts Of Society; Or The Distributors (pt. 1)
235The Way Of These Women (pt. 5)
58The Ghosts Of Society; Or The Distributors (pt. 2)
236Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat (pt. 1)
59The Ghosts Of Society; Or The Distributors (pt. 3)
237Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat (pt. 2)
60The Ghosts Of Society; Or The Distributors (pt. 4)
238Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat (pt. 3)
61The Yellow Crayon (pt. 1)
239The Kingdom Of The Blind (pt. 1)
62The Yellow Crayon (pt. 2)
240The Kingdom Of The Blind (pt. 2)
63The Yellow Crayon (pt. 3)
241The Kingdom Of The Blind (pt. 3)
64The Yellow Crayon (pt. 4)
242The Kingdom Of The Blind (pt. 4)
65The Long Arm of Mannister (pt. 1)
243Aaron Rod, Diviner (pt. 1)
66The Long Arm of Mannister (pt. 2)
244Aaron Rod, Diviner (pt. 2)
67The Peer And The Woman (pt. 1)
245Aaron Rod, Diviner (pt. 3)
68The Peer And The Woman (pt. 2)
246The Pawns Count (pt. 1)
69The Peer And The Woman (pt. 3)
247The Pawns Count (pt. 2)
70The Peer And The Woman (pt. 4)
248The Pawns Count (pt. 3)
71To Win The Love He Sought; Or A Daughter Of The Marionis (pt. 1)
249The Pawns Count (pt. 4)
72To Win The Love He Sought; Or A Daughter Of The Marionis (pt. 2)
250The Zeppelin's Passenger; Or Mr. Lessingham Goes Home (pt. 1)
73To Win The Love He Sought; Or A Daughter Of The Marionis (pt. 3)
251The Zeppelin's Passenger; Or Mr. Lessingham Goes Home (pt. 2)
74To Win The Love He Sought; Or A Daughter Of The Marionis (pt. 4)
252The Zeppelin's Passenger; Or Mr. Lessingham Goes Home (pt. 3)
75False Evidence (pt. 1)
253The Zeppelin's Passenger; Or Mr. Lessingham Goes Home (pt. 4)
76False Evidence (pt. 2)
254The Amazing Quest Of Mr. Ernest Bliss (pt. 1)
77False Evidence (pt. 3)
255The Amazing Quest Of Mr. Ernest Bliss (pt. 2)
78False Evidence (pt. 4)
256The Amazing Quest Of Mr. Ernest Bliss (pt. 3)
79Mr. Marx's Secret (pt. 1)
257The Amazing Quest Of Mr. Ernest Bliss (pt. 4)
80Mr. Marx's Secret (pt. 2)
258The Wicked Marquis (pt. 1)
81Mr. Marx's Secret (pt. 3)
259The Wicked Marquis (pt. 2)
82Mr. Marx's Secret (pt. 4)
260The Wicked Marquis (pt. 3)
83The Great Secret (pt. 1)
261The Wicked Marquis (pt. 4)
84The Great Secret (pt. 2)
262The Profiteers (pt. 1)
85The Great Secret (pt. 3)
263The Profiteers (pt. 2)
86The Great Secret (pt. 4)
264The Profiteers (pt. 3)
87The Double Life Of Mr Alfred Burton (pt. 1)
265Jacob's Ladder (pt. 1)
88The Double Life Of Mr Alfred Burton (pt. 2)
266Jacob's Ladder (pt. 2)
89The Double Life Of Mr Alfred Burton (pt. 3)
267Jacob's Ladder (pt. 3)
90The Double Life Of Mr Alfred Burton (pt. 4)
268Nobody's Man (pt. 1)
91The Amazing Judgment (pt. 1)
269Nobody's Man (pt. 2)
92The Amazing Judgment (pt. 2)
270Nobody's Man (pt. 3)
93The Postmaster Of Market Deignton (pt. 1)
271Nobody's Man (pt. 4)
94The Postmaster Of Market Deignton (pt. 2)
272The Evil Shepherd (pt. 1)
95The Postmaster Of Market Deignton (pt. 3)
273The Evil Shepherd (pt. 2)
96The Postmaster Of Market Deignton (pt. 4)
274The Evil Shepherd (pt. 3)
97Mysterious Mr. Sabin (pt. 1)
275The Evil Shepherd (pt. 4)
98Mysterious Mr. Sabin (pt. 2)
276The Great Prince Shan (pt. 1)
99Mysterious Mr. Sabin (pt. 3)
277The Great Prince Shan (pt. 2)
100Mysterious Mr. Sabin (pt. 4)
278The Great Prince Shan (pt. 3)
101Mysterious Mr. Sabin (pt. 5)
279The Tragedy at Charlecot Mansions
102Mysterious Mr. Sabin (pt. 6)
280Peter Ruff And The Double Four (pt. 1)
103A Millionaire Of Yesterday (pt. 1)
281Peter Ruff And The Double Four (pt. 2)
104A Millionaire Of Yesterday (pt. 2)
282Peter Ruff And The Double Four (pt. 3)
105A Millionaire Of Yesterday (pt. 3)
283Peter Ruff And The Double Four (pt. 4)
106A Millionaire Of Yesterday (pt. 4)
284Peter Ruff And The Double Four (pt. 5)
107The World's Great Snare (pt. 1)
285Peter Ruff And The Double Four (pt. 6)
108The World's Great Snare (pt. 2)
286Michael's Evil Deeds (pt. 1)
109The World's Great Snare (pt. 3)
287Michael's Evil Deeds (pt. 2)
110The World's Great Snare (pt. 4)
288Michael's Evil Deeds (pt. 3)
111The World's Great Snare (pt. 5)
289Michael's Evil Deeds (pt. 4)
112Enoch Strone; Or Master Of Men (pt. 1)
290False Gods
113Enoch Strone; Or Master Of Men (pt. 2)
291The Money-Spider
114Enoch Strone; Or Master Of Men (pt. 3)
292The Girl From Manchester
115Enoch Strone; Or Master Of Men (pt. 4)
293The Road To Liberty
116The Great Awakening; Or A Sleeping Memory (pt. 1)
294One Luckless Hour
117The Great Awakening; Or A Sleeping Memory (pt. 2)
295One Shall Be Taken
118The Great Awakening; Or A Sleeping Memory (pt. 3)
296A Prince Of Gamblers
119The Great Awakening; Or A Sleeping Memory (pt. 4)
297The Little Grey Lady
120The Survivor (pt. 1)
298The Restless Traveller
121The Survivor (pt. 2)
299The Three Thieves
122The Survivor (pt. 3)
300The Amazing Partnership (pt. 1)
123The Traitor (pt. 1)
301The Amazing Partnership (pt. 2)
124The Traitor (pt. 2)
302The Amazing Partnership (pt. 3)
125The Traitor (pt. 3)
303The Amazing Partnership (pt. 4)
126The Traitor (pt. 4)
304As Far As They Had Got
127A Prince Of Sinners (pt. 1)
305“Darton's Successor”
128A Prince Of Sinners (pt. 2)
306The Outcast
129A Prince Of Sinners (pt. 3)
307The Reformation of Circe
130A Prince Of Sinners (pt. 4)
308Master Of Men
131A Prince Of Sinners (pt. 5)
309The Two Ambassadors
132Anna The Adventuress (pt. 1)
310The Sovereign In The Gutter
133Anna The Adventuress (pt. 2)
311John Garland—The Deliverer
134Anna The Adventuress (pt. 3)
312The Subjection Of Louise
135The Master Mummer (pt. 1)
313The Turning Wheel
136The Master Mummer (pt. 2)
314Mr. Hardrow's Secretary
137The Master Mummer (pt. 3)
315The Perfidy Of Henry Midgley
138The Master Mummer (pt. 4)
316The Prince Of Crersa
139The Betrayal (pt. 1)
317First Of The Fools
140The Betrayal (pt. 2)
318The Great Fortuna Mine
141The Betrayal (pt. 3)
319The Hundredth Night
142The Betrayal (pt. 4)
320An Amiable Charlatan; Or The Game Of Liberty (pt. 1)
143The Malefactor (pt. 1)
321An Amiable Charlatan; Or The Game Of Liberty (pt. 2)
144The Malefactor (pt. 2)
322An Amiable Charlatan; Or The Game Of Liberty (pt. 3)
145The Malefactor (pt. 3)
323Quits
146The Malefactor (pt. 4)
324The Experiment Of Stephen Glask, Ironmonger
147A Lost Leader (pt. 1)
325The Deserter
148A Lost Leader (pt. 2)
326For the Queen (pt. 1)
149A Lost Leader (pt. 3)
327For the Queen (pt. 2)
150A Lost Leader (pt. 4)
328For the Queen (pt. 3)
151The Man And His Kingdom (pt. 1)
329For the Queen (pt. 4)
152The Man And His Kingdom (pt. 2)
330For the Queen (pt. 5)
153The Man And His Kingdom (pt. 3)
331Mr. Cray’s Adventures (pt. 1)
154The Man And His Kingdom (pt. 4)
332Mr. Cray’s Adventures (pt. 2)
155The Avenger (pt. 1)
333Mr. Cray’s Adventures (pt. 3)
156The Avenger (pt. 2)
334A Commonplace Jest
157The Avenger (pt. 3)
335Mr. Laxworthy's Adventures (pt. 1)
158The Avenger (pt. 4)
336Mr. Laxworthy's Adventures (pt. 2)
159The Governors (pt. 1)
337Mr. Laxworthy's Adventures (pt. 3)
160The Governors (pt. 2)
338Those Other Days (pt. 1)
161The Governors (pt. 3)
339Those Other Days (pt. 2)
162The Missioner (pt. 1)
340Those Other Days (pt. 3)
163The Missioner (pt. 2)
341Those Other Days (pt. 4)
164The Missioner (pt. 3)
342A Lesson To Lionel Cutts
165The Missioner (pt. 4)
343Mr Blunt's Three Clients
166Jeanne Of The Marshes (pt. 1)
344Mr Senn's Past
167Jeanne Of The Marshes (pt. 2)
345The Whimsical Three (pt. 1)
168Jeanne Of The Marshes (pt. 3)
346The Whimsical Three (pt. 2)
169Jeanne Of The Marshes (pt. 4)
347The Murder Of William Blessing
170The Kingdom Of Earth (pt. 1)
348The Rescue Of Warren Tyrrwell
171The Kingdom Of Earth (pt. 2)
349The Disappearance Of Monsieur Dupoy
172The Kingdom Of Earth (pt. 3)
350The Glen Terrace Tragedy
173The Kingdom Of Earth (pt. 4)
351The Other Side Of The Wall
174A Daughter Of Astrea (pt. 1)
352The Princess Pays
175A Daughter Of Astrea (pt. 2)
353Analysis
176The Illustrious Prince (pt. 1)
354Reflection
177The Illustrious Prince (pt. 2)
355Memorable Quotes
178The Illustrious Prince (pt. 3)
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