The Pawns Count

Name: The Pawns Count
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

By E. Phillips Oppenheim

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The narrative tracks a cosmopolitan circle in wartime London whose fashionable gatherings mask a web of secret loyalties and intrigue. Casual conversations among an American woman, recovering servicemen, and a prosperous expatriate give way to sudden disappearances and clandestine maneuvers, prompting quiet investigation and mounting suspicion. Episodes move from social banter to tense confrontations as hidden alliances and betrayals are revealed, and personal attachments are strained by political tensions, creating a brisk, suspenseful progression from social scene to covert thriller.

About the Author

E. Phillips Oppenheim

E. Phillips Oppenheim was a prolific English novelist known for his contributions to the genre of thriller and adventure fiction in the early 20th century. His works often explore themes of intrigue, politics, and romance, reflecting the complexities of human nature and society. Among his notable titles are "A Lost Leader," which delves into political ambition, and "A Millionaire of Yesterday," a tale of wealth and its implications. Oppenheim's storytelling is characterized by engaging plots and well-drawn characters, making him a popular figure in his time and a significant part of literary heritage.