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An Amiable Charlatan

By E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of secrets, a regular person gets tangled up with charming strangers, risking everything in a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

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2006-01-01
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Summary

"An Amiable Charlatan" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a fiction novel that tells the story of Paul Walmsley, whose normal existence is upended by Joseph H. Parker and his daughter, Eve. They seem to be American adventurers, and their arrival pulls Paul into a world of lies and mystery. The story starts at Stephano's restaurant, where Paul meets Joseph H. Parker and ends up with a secret package. Soon after Detective Mr. Cullen appears, watching Parker's every move. Paul is caught between fascination and worry as he gets closer to the Parkers, who live life on the edge. The story hints at suspense and romance as Paul tries to find his way through the dangerous lives of people who push the limits of the law.

About the Author

Edward Phillips Oppenheim was an English novelist, a prolific writer of best-selling genre fiction, featuring glamorous characters, international intrigue and fast action. Notably easy to read, they were viewed as popular entertainments. He was featured on the cover of Time magazine in 1927.

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