The Devil's Paw

Mystery & Suspense
Cover of the book The Devil's Paw by Edward Phillips Oppenheim, Release Date: November 27, 2011
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Edward Phillips Oppenheim ISBN: 9782819943129
Publisher: Release Date: November 27, 2011 Publication: November 27, 2011
Imprint: pubOne.info Language: English
Author: Edward Phillips Oppenheim
ISBN: 9782819943129
Publisher: Release Date: November 27, 2011
Publication: November 27, 2011
Imprint: pubOne.info
Language: English
The two men, sole occupants of the somewhat shabby cottage parlour, lingered over their port, not so much with the air of wine lovers, but rather as human beings and intimates, perfectly content with their surroundings and company. Outside, the wind was howling over the marshes, and occasional bursts of rain came streaming against the window panes. Inside at any rate was comfort, triumphing over varying conditions. The cloth upon the plain deal table was of fine linen, the decanter and glasses were beautifully cut; there were walnuts and, in a far Corner, cigars of a well-known brand and cigarettes from a famous tobacconist. Beyond that little oasis, however, were all the evidences of a hired abode. A hole in the closely drawn curtains was fastened together by a safety pin. The horsehair easy-chairs bore disfiguring antimacassars, the photographs which adorned the walls were grotesque but typical of village ideals, the carpet was threadbare, the closed door secured by a latch instead of the usual knob. One side of the room was littered with golf clubs, a huge game bag and several boxes of cartridges
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
The two men, sole occupants of the somewhat shabby cottage parlour, lingered over their port, not so much with the air of wine lovers, but rather as human beings and intimates, perfectly content with their surroundings and company. Outside, the wind was howling over the marshes, and occasional bursts of rain came streaming against the window panes. Inside at any rate was comfort, triumphing over varying conditions. The cloth upon the plain deal table was of fine linen, the decanter and glasses were beautifully cut; there were walnuts and, in a far Corner, cigars of a well-known brand and cigarettes from a famous tobacconist. Beyond that little oasis, however, were all the evidences of a hired abode. A hole in the closely drawn curtains was fastened together by a safety pin. The horsehair easy-chairs bore disfiguring antimacassars, the photographs which adorned the walls were grotesque but typical of village ideals, the carpet was threadbare, the closed door secured by a latch instead of the usual knob. One side of the room was littered with golf clubs, a huge game bag and several boxes of cartridges

More books from Release Date: November 27, 2011

Cover of the book The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book Stories Pictures Tell Book One by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book Bat Wing by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book Clotel; or, the President's Daughter by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book A History of Science — Volume 1 by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book The Outlaw of Torn by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times 1769 - 1776 A Historical Romance by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book Old Indian Legends by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book A Problem in Modern Ethics being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion, addressed especially to Medical Psychologists and Jurists by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book Steep Trails California, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, the Grand Canyon by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book Madame Firmiani by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon, or, the Longest Shots on Record by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Cover of the book The Country House by Edward Phillips Oppenheim
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy