The Game of Liberty

The Game of Liberty

E. Phillips Oppenheim

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
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Género policíaco y de misterio
ISBN:
9781025459295
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'The Game of Liberty' follows the entertaining exploits of Joseph H. Bundercombe, a wealthy American with an insatiable appetite for adventure and a disregard for conventional social boundaries. Setting foot in London, Bundercombe embarks on a series of clever and lighthearted escapades, much to the chagrin and eventual admiration of his more traditional companions. Each episode in this collection showcases Bundercombe’s wit as he navigates the high-stakes world of British society, outmaneuvering both the law and those who seek to take advantage of him. Written by E. Phillips Oppenheim, a master of popular fiction, this work blends elements of crime, mystery, and social satire. Through the character of Bundercombe, the narrative explores themes of freedom, wealth, and the thrill of the chase. 'The Game of Liberty' is a masterful display of early 20th-century storytelling, characterized by its sharp dialogue, engaging plots, and the charismatic presence of its protagonist. It remains a notable example of the lighter side of vintage crime fiction, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the era while offering a timeless exploration of the gentleman rogue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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