The Falling Star (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Phillips Oppenheim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656949392 ISBN 13: 9780656949397

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

When a mysterious con man presses for belief, a sharp-eyed skeptic and a longing dreamer collide across power, pride, and danger.

Set on winding hills, the story follows a wary political figure who discovers a restless young man and a world where imagined truths threaten real lives. Amid rumor, charm, and hidden agendas, characters grapple with faith, power, and the price of curiosity. The tension between manipulation and genuine longing drives a suspenseful tale of ambition, loyalty, and moral risk.

• Meet a wary high sheriff, a bold but disturbed young man, and a woman torn between trust and temptation.
• Watch as conversations swirl around occultism, charisma, and what people are willing to believe.
• Explore themes of freedom, confinement, and the line between dream and reality.
• Follow a journey from quiet hillside encounters to dramatic confrontations and revelations.

Ideal for readers who enjoy period suspense, morally complex figures, and stories where perception clashes with truth.

About this title

About the Author

Edward Phillips Oppenheim (1866 1946), an English novelist, was a major and successful writer of genre fiction, particularly thrillers. Among his books are The Betrayal, The Avenger, The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton, The Devil's Paw, and The Evil Shepherd.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656949392
• ISBN 13: 9780656949397
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 328