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Title: The Vanished Messenger

Note: Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger

Summary: "The Vanished Messenger" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily at the Liverpool Street Station in London, focusing on the chance encounter between two characters: Mr. John P. Dunster, a mysterious American with urgency in his demeanor, and a young man named Gerald Fentolin, who has just narrowly missed a critical train. The tension builds as they navigate the challenges posed by a fierce storm and a series of unfortunate events that delay their journeys, hinting at deeper intrigues at play. The opening of the book sets a suspenseful tone as it introduces a desolate platform with few travelers, creating an atmosphere ripe for plot development. As Dunster waits for a special train to Harwich, he meets Gerald, who is desperate to join him in order to avoid missing a golf tournament in The Hague. Their interaction reveals Dunster's cautious nature, as he is somewhat reluctant to assist Gerald, though he ultimately agrees. Shortly after their train departs, they are sidetracked due to dangerous weather conditions, culminating in a train accident. This incident not only connects their fates but also foreshadows the unfolding mystery and conflict yet to come in the narrative. The scene sets the stage for an exploration of themes like urgency, fate, and the ripple effects of seemingly simple decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946

EBook No.: 1699

Published: Apr 1, 1999

Downloads: 106

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1699:2 1999-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) en 1
2024-11-05T13:58:03Z The Vanished Messenger

This edition has images.

Title: The Vanished Messenger

Note: Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger

Summary: "The Vanished Messenger" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily at the Liverpool Street Station in London, focusing on the chance encounter between two characters: Mr. John P. Dunster, a mysterious American with urgency in his demeanor, and a young man named Gerald Fentolin, who has just narrowly missed a critical train. The tension builds as they navigate the challenges posed by a fierce storm and a series of unfortunate events that delay their journeys, hinting at deeper intrigues at play. The opening of the book sets a suspenseful tone as it introduces a desolate platform with few travelers, creating an atmosphere ripe for plot development. As Dunster waits for a special train to Harwich, he meets Gerald, who is desperate to join him in order to avoid missing a golf tournament in The Hague. Their interaction reveals Dunster's cautious nature, as he is somewhat reluctant to assist Gerald, though he ultimately agrees. Shortly after their train departs, they are sidetracked due to dangerous weather conditions, culminating in a train accident. This incident not only connects their fates but also foreshadows the unfolding mystery and conflict yet to come in the narrative. The scene sets the stage for an exploration of themes like urgency, fate, and the ripple effects of seemingly simple decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946

EBook No.: 1699

Published: Apr 1, 1999

Downloads: 106

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Detective and mystery stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1699:3 1999-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) en 1