The Malefactor

The Malefactor is a thrilling novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story revolves around a man named Richard Viner, who is a young lawyer and the sole heir to his uncle’s fortune. However, his uncle’s will is missing, and the only clue to its whereabouts is a cryptic message left by his uncle before his death.Desperate to find the will, Richard sets out on a dangerous journey, which takes him across Europe and into the heart of the criminal underworld. Along the way, he encounters a host of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Madame Koluchy, who seems to have a connection to his uncle’s death.As Richard delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. With his life on the line, he must use all his wits and cunning to outsmart his enemies and uncover the truth about his uncle’s death.The Malefactor is a fast-paced and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic example of Oppenheim’s skill at crafting intricate plots and memorable characters.1905. With frontispiece. A best-selling author of novels, short stories, magazine articles, translations, and plays, Oppenheim published over 150 books. He is considered one of the originators of the thriller genre, his novels also range from spy thrillers to romance, but all have an undertone of intrigue. He also wrote under the name of Anthony Partridge. The Malefactor begins: Tall and burly, with features and skin hardened by exposure to the sun and winds of many climates, he looked like a man ready to face all hardships, equal to any emergency. Already one seemed to see the clothes and habits of civilization falling away from him, the former to be replaced by the stern, unlovely outfit of the war correspondent who plays the game. They crowded around him in the club smoking room, for these were his last few minutes. They had dined him, toasted him, and the club loving cup had been drained to his success and his safe return. For Lovell was a popular member of the very Bohemian gathering, and he was going to the Far East, at a few hours������� notice, to represent one of the greatest of English dailies. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.