About the AuthorEdward Phillips Oppenheim (1866 1946), an English novelist, was a major and successful writer of genre fiction, particularly thrillers. Among his books are The Betrayal, The Avenger, The Double Life of Mr. Alfred Burton, The Devil's Paw, and The Evil Shepherd. what is a book enthusiast Peter Ruff and the Double Four
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Interesting read from 1915 of pre-war EnglandBy JetpackThe Double Traitor is a very readable story set in pre-WWI England. It involves the German spy system (that many were worried existed) and their activities in England to sap the will of the English and prepare for an eventual invasion.The characters are well done. It's easy for me to root for the main character (who loses his job as a diplomat in Berlin for having dinner with the wrong woman) and I found the main German spy likable as well (of course, that was part of his role to be likable.It's a fun read.This review is for the free Kindle version.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful Mystery Short Story CollectionBy MimbelinaWith the police hot on his tail, Peter Ruff decides to turn from a life of crime to the more lucrative (and personally safer) life of a private investigator. With his ties to the underworld and his skill at disguise, Peter is the perfect sleuth. Along with his trusted and beautiful assistant, Violet Brown, Mr. Ruff is brilliantly successful in his new career. As his reputation for solving crime grows, he is noticed and adopted as a leader by a large conglomerate of criminals who have chosen to turn their skills to good. Unfortunately, his success also gains the enmity of many people, including his former fiancee's new husband and a notorious German spy. How he outwits these two men-and others-while satisfying his taste for adventure (and possibly falling in love along the way) is told in this delightful collection of short stories by a mystery writer whose talent, unfortunately, has been forgotten by many people. If you are a fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or Maurice Leblanc or other writers of their ilk, you're sure to enjoy this collection. I certainly did!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kindle CustomerAnother great spy novel from the past. Even though it is about WW1 it gives great instite