Eden Phillpotts, Arnold Bennett

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The Statue

A Story Of International Intrigue And Mystery (1908)

Beschreibung

""The Statue: A Story of International Intrigue and Mystery"" is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and first published in 1908. The story revolves around a mysterious statue that is stolen from a small village in Devon, England. The statue is believed to have mystical powers and is highly valued by its owner, a wealthy collector of antiquities. The theft sets off a chain of events that leads to an international conspiracy involving a group of criminals and a secret society.The protagonist of the story is a young journalist named John Trenchard, who becomes embroiled in the investigation of the theft. He teams up with a local detective and a group of amateur sleuths to uncover the truth behind the theft and the people responsible for it. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover that the statue is connected to a larger conspiracy involving a powerful and dangerous organization.The novel is full of suspense, intrigue, and adventure as the characters race against time to solve the mystery and prevent a catastrophic event. It also explores themes of greed, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Overall, ""The Statue"" is a thrilling and engaging read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.

Autor

Eden Phillpotts (1862-1960) was an English author, playwright, and poet. He was born in Mount Abu, India, but spent most of his childhood in Devon, England. Phillpotts was a prolific writer, publishing more than 250 works of fiction, drama, and poetry during his long career. Phillpotts began his writing career as a journalist but soon turned to fiction, publishing his first novel, "Lying Prophets," in 1897. In addition to his novels, Phillpotts was also a successful playwright, writing more than 30 plays for the stage. His plays often dealt with social issues and were popular with audiences in both England and the United States. During his career, Phillpotts received numerous literary awards and honors, including the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1937. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a member of the Royal Society of Arts. Phillpotts continued to write well into his nineties, and his last novel, "The Virgin in the Ice," was published in 1959. Today, Phillpotts is remembered as one of England's most prolific and versatile authors of the early 20th century. His works continue to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 356
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 516g
• ISBN-13: 9781437339604
• ISBN-10: 1437339603
• Artikelnr.: 25863159