The Pawns Count (Spy Thriller Classic) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A World War I Espionage Thriller of Diplomacy, Sabotage, and Home Front ConspiracyBy E. Phillips Oppenheim
Length9h 11m
About this audiobook
The Pawns Count is a polished example of the First World War spy thriller, a novel in which private desire, diplomatic maneuvering, and national survival are treated as pieces in a dangerous international game. Oppenheim writes with his characteristic economy: brisk dialogue, elegant social settings, sudden reversals, and an atmosphere of drawing-room civility masking ruthless political calculation. In the literary context of early twentieth-century espionage fiction, the book stands between Victorian adventure romance and the modern intelligence novel, transforming wartime anxieties into a tightly plotted drama of surveillance, secrecy, and allegiance. E. Phillips Oppenheim, often called the "prince of storytellers," was one of the most prolific and influential popular novelists of his age. Born in 1866, he had a keen eye for wealth, cosmopolitan society, and the unease beneath European diplomacy. His familiarity with travel, commerce, and elite manners helped him imagine a world where conversation could be as dangerous as gunfire. Readers interested in the origins of the spy thriller will find The Pawns Count especially rewarding. It offers suspense, historical atmosphere, and the pleasure of watching a master of popular fiction refine the conventions that later espionage writers would inherit.
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, Literary Classics
Length9 hrs 11 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 8, 2016
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Pawns Count (Spy Thriller Classic) (Annotated)
7The Pawns Count (Spy Thriller Classic) (pt. 3)
2Introduction
8The Pawns Count (Spy Thriller Classic) (pt. 4)
3Synopsis
9Analysis
4Historical Context
10Reflection
5The Pawns Count (Spy Thriller Classic) (pt. 1)
11Memorable Quotes
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6The Pawns Count (Spy Thriller Classic) (pt. 2)
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