THE GREAT IMPERSONATION (Spy Thriller Classic) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Classic Espionage Thriller of Doppelgangers, High Society Intrigue, and Pre-War ConspiracyBy E. Phillips Oppenheim
Length9h 41m
About this audiobook
The Great Impersonation is one of E. Phillips Oppenheim's most accomplished spy thrillers, a tale of doubled identities, imperial intrigue, and pre-war unease. Centered on the apparent return of Sir Everard Dominey from Africa—and the suspicion that he may in fact be the German Baron von Ragastein—the novel blends Edwardian society fiction with the emerging conventions of espionage narrative. Its polished, suspenseful prose turns drawing rooms, clubs, and country houses into theatres of political uncertainty. Oppenheim, often called the "Prince of Storytellers," was a prolific British writer whose career helped shape the modern thriller. Writing in the shadow of the First World War and amid widespread fears of invasion, espionage, and divided loyalties, he transformed contemporary anxieties into elegant popular fiction. His familiarity with cosmopolitan settings and aristocratic manners gave his thrillers their distinctive mixture of glamour, danger, and geopolitical tension. Readers interested in the origins of the spy novel will find The Great Impersonation especially rewarding. It offers not only brisk plotting and atmospheric suspense, but also a revealing portrait of a world where identity, patriotism, and power are never entirely secure.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length9 hrs 41 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 1, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
19Chapter XV
2Introduction
20Chapter XVI
3Synopsis
21Chapter XVII
4Historical Context
22Chapter XVIII
5Chapter I
23Chapter XIX
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6Chapter II
24Chapter XX
7Chapter III
25Chapter XXI
8Chapter IV
26Chapter XXII
9Chapter V
27Chapter XXIII
10Chapter VI
28Chapter XXIV
11Chapter VII
29Chapter XXV
12Chapter VIII
30Chapter XXVI
13Chapter IX
31Chapter XXVII
14Chapter X
32Chapter XXVIII
15Chapter XI
33Chapter XXIX
16Chapter XII
34Analysis
17Chapter XIII
35Reflection
18Chapter XIV
36Memorable Quotes
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