Peter Ruff and the Double-Four (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. Philips Oppenheim

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Synopsis

A fast-paced thriller of espionage, deceit, and nerve‑tightening confrontations. In this gripping tale, a polished world of clubs, aristocratic secrets, and shadowy threats collides with bold, improvising protagonists who must outwit powerful adversaries.

Set among high society rooms, card rooms, and secret passages, the story follows men and women whose loyalties are tested by debts, blackmail, and schemes that span continents. From glittering salons to hidden rooms, the action unfolds as characters navigate danger, manipulation, and the constant risk of betrayal.

  • Meet Peter Ruff, a resourceful maneuverer who faces lethal games of wit and force.
  • Uncover a web of intrigue involving barons, princes, and covert political deals.
  • Experience tense conversations, double meanings, and sudden bursts of violence that shift the balance of power.
  • Watch loyalties bend under pressure as threats escalate and resolutions hinge on quick thinking.

Ideal for readers who enjoy period thrillers filled with danger, clever schemes, and combustible confrontations.

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