The Interloper

The Interloper is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that tells the story of a man named Richard Vont who is wrongly accused of embezzlement and forced to flee his home in England. He escapes to Paris, where he assumes a new identity and begins a new life. However, his past catches up with him when he falls in love with a woman named Sylvia and discovers that her father is the man who accused him of the crime. As Richard struggles to clear his name and prove his innocence, he must also navigate the dangerous world of international espionage and political intrigue. The Interloper is a thrilling tale of deception, betrayal, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1927. A best-selling author of novels, short stories, magazine articles, translations, and plays, Oppenheim (who also wrote under the name of Anthony Partridge) 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. The book begins: Pietro waved his hand with a grand gesture. He leaned against the rampart and pointed downwards. Many years spent in his profession as semi-mendicant guide had imbued him with a sense of possession in the treasures which he displayed. 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.