The Avenger is a thrilling novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story revolves around a young man named Richard Verrell, who is seeking revenge for the wrongful imprisonment of his father. Richard's father was convicted of a crime he did not commit and died in prison, leaving Richard with a burning desire to clear his father's name and bring the real culprits to justice. Richard sets out on a quest to unravel the mystery behind his father's conviction, and his journey takes him to different parts of the world. Along ...
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The Avenger is a thrilling novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story revolves around a young man named Richard Verrell, who is seeking revenge for the wrongful imprisonment of his father. Richard's father was convicted of a crime he did not commit and died in prison, leaving Richard with a burning desire to clear his father's name and bring the real culprits to justice. Richard sets out on a quest to unravel the mystery behind his father's conviction, and his journey takes him to different parts of the world. Along the way, he meets several interesting characters, including a beautiful woman named Zita, who becomes his ally in his quest for justice. As Richard delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that goes all the way to the top of the government. He must use all his wits and resources to outsmart his enemies and bring them to justice. The Avenger is a gripping tale of revenge, justice, and redemption. It is a classic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Oppenheim's writing style is engaging and immersive, and he masterfully weaves together a complex plot with well-developed characters. This book is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense.""Ah! but am I?"" the young man exclaimed fiercely. ""That's what I want to know. Look here! I've been through every letter and every scrap of paper I can find, I've been to the bank and to his few pals, and strike me dead if I can find where that five hundred pounds came from every three months! It was in gold always; he must have gone and changed it somewhere--five hundred golden sovereigns every three months, and I can't find where they came from!""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.
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