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East Africa, 1913. The disgraced English aristocrat Everard Dominey stumbles out of the bush and comes face to face with his lookalike, the German Baron von Ragastein. Months later, Dominey returns to London and resumes his glittering social life. But is it really Dominey who has come back - or a German secret agent seeking to infiltrate English high society?

Stunning full-cast production of the classic mystery thriller set on the cusp of the First World War First published in 1920, The Great Impersonation was a runaway best-seller. Listen now to this stunning full-cast adaptation, available as a download for the first time. It’s early 1914 and two...

You're in luck, Alfred," he declared. "That's the most interesting man in New York - one of the most interesting in the world. That's Sanford Quest." "Who's he?" "You haven't heard of Sanford Quest?" "Never in my life." The young man whose privilege it was to have been born and lived all his days in New York, drank half a glassful of wine and leaned back in his chair. Words, for a few moments, were an impossibility. "Sanford Quest," he pronounced at last, "is the greatest master in criminology the world has ever known. He is a magician, a scientist, the Pierpont Morgan of his profession."

The Zeppelin’s Passenger weaves a gripping tale of German espionage set against the backdrop of World War I in England. In the seemingly inconsequential village of Dreymarsh, residents stumble upon an observation car from a German zeppelin and a mysterious Homburg hat, igniting a thrilling mystery. The plot thickens when Mr. Hamar Lessingham, an enigmatic Englishman, arrives at the home of Sir Henry Cranston, carrying letters from Major Richard Halstead, a British prisoner of war. Halstead’s sister, Phillipa, and his fiancée, Helen, are desperate for news of Richard’s fate. As ...

E. Phillips Oppenheim, a prolific English novelist, crafted over 100 novels and more than 30 collections of short stories, primarily in the thriller and espionage genres. One of his most lauded works, The Great Impersonation, was penned in the aftermath of World War I and delves into the world of German espionage in England just before the wars onset. The narrative revolves around two strikingly similar characters Sir Everard Dominey, an English baronet whose life spirals out of control following a murder accusation, and Baron Leopold von Ragastein, a disgraced German nobleman banished for his...

Nicholas Goade, the Scotland Yard detective, takes a well earned rest after his recent work in arresting single-handed a notorious criminal who had for five years defied the police forces of New York and London. He has been awarded a cheque for $25,000 and six months leave of absence and is enjoying a touring holiday in the West of England in his ancient Ford car with his companion Flip, a small, fat, white dog. But his holiday soon becomes “a busman's holiday”, as he himself puts it, as at each turn he is called upon to deal with crimes.

In Havoc, a web of intrigue unfolds as European powers engage in secretive discussions about covert alliances. The narrative centers on a clandestine pact between Germany, Russia, and Austria, with the English determined to sway Russia by holding the Czar to his past commitments. To do so, they need undeniable evidence of the pressures at play, revealing the hidden machinations that paved the way to World War I. This gripping tale weaves together the political tensions and secret treaties that shape a tumultuous era, filled with unexpected twists and turns. (Summary by Tom Weiss)

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the years leading up to World War I, Double Traitor immerses listeners in a world where Germany is boldly preparing for conflict while Britain clings to its belief in invincibility. A vast network of German spies operates covertly in England, often right under the noses of the unsuspecting. The story follows Francis Norgate, an aspiring British diplomat whose principled defense of a woman in Berlin leads to his disgrace and recall. During his journey home, he encounters Selingman, a charming German gentleman who presents himself as a humble crockery ...

This captivating 1926 collection features sixteen thought-provoking essays on religion by prominent figures of the early 20th century, primarily authors. Originally published in The London Daily Express, the anthology includes the insights of notable writers such as Arnold Bennett, Hugh Walpole, and Rebecca West, alongside esteemed personalities like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Israel Zangwill. Join us on a reflective journey through their diverse perspectives on faith and spirituality, as compiled by David Wales.

Follow the captivating journey of Alfred Burton, a charming salesman whose day takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a mysterious plant in an abandoned house. Little does he know, the fruit of this peculiar plant will not only alter the trajectory of his life but transform his very essence. - Summary by Devorah Allen

The Seven Conundrums is seven different short stories. A mysterious man employs three desperate entertainers who have financial problems. The three accept his work proposal, not knowing if they are on the side of good or evil. As they work for the mystery man, they don't know if he is a thief, police, or both, making them spies, guardians, protagonists, and victims of curious adventures. After all, conundrums do not necessarily have a right or reasonable solution by their nature. In the end, however, all becomes known to the trio.

Stirling Deane has sold the Little Anna Gold Mine which he discovered in South Africa. The sale has made him a rich man and the head of the company to which he sold the mine. A former acquaintance from his days in South Africa has shown up and claims that he has the original deed to the mine and that he is in fact the owner of the mine. Shortly after a meeting with Deane, the man is found murdered and the deed he claims to have had is missing. Another man which Deane hired to negotiate the return of the deed to Deane is accused of the murder, tried, and sentenced to death.

A beautiful, intelligent young woman – is she a traitorous spy or a patriot?

A conference of European nations is being held in the Hague. England has not been invited to attend. Some think war is about to break out. Mr. John P. Dunster, an American, is traveling to the Hague with an important document that may prevent the outbreak of war when he mysteriously disappears after a train wreck in England. Richard Hamel is asked by the British government to attempt to solve the mystery of Dunster’s disappearance and prevent the outbreak of war in Europe.

This is a story about Jacob Pratt who "stood bond” for his brother and then lost all his money and was unable to pay his debts. Two years later his brother is finally able to restore him to an enviable financial position. Jacob rewards those who stood beside him during his time of trials and attempts to get even with those who had cast him aside. He finds that revenge is not always sweet. Even though Jacob has plenty of money, he is unable to win the girl of his dreams.

E. Phillips Oppenheim, an English novelist created well in excess of 100 novels and 30 plus collections of short stories. Most of his tales are thrillers and espionage. The Great Impersonation was written following World War I and is considered by many to be perhaps his best novel. The story focuses on German espionage in England prior to the start of World War I. The tale centers on two characters that are almost identical in appearance. Indeed, while both attend the same school in England, they are often mistaken for one another.

Vicar and his two daughters move to a small, quiet country village and soon learn that their neighbor in the yellow house holds secrets that will change everything they thought to be real in their lives.

E. Phillips Oppenheim was a British writer known for his thriller novels. He is credited with writing over 100 novels including suspense, international intrigue, romance, parables, and comedies. His protagonists are known for their love of luxury, gourmet meals, and their enjoyment of criminal activities. The Great Secret a.k.a. The Secret was published in 1908. The plot involves an international conspiracy. The heroine is a beautiful American girl.

The Zeppelin’s Passenger is a tale of German espionage in England during World War I. Dreymarsh is a fictional "backwater” area in England with no apparent military value. The story begins with Dreymarsh residents discovering an observation car from a German zeppelin along with a Homburg hat near Dreymarsh. The mystery is further complicated when an Englishman, Mr. Hamar Lessingham, presents himself at Mainsail Haul which is the residence of Sir Henry Cranston.

Havoc occurs when European countries are discussing covert alliances. The story revolves around the creation of a secret alliance between Germany, Russia, and Austria. The English hope to split Russia away by holding the Czar to his previous public commitments, but they need proof of what was done to create the pressure. All the pressures that lead to WWI are there, but the intrigues and secret treaties create an interesting background to the twists and turns of the plot.