The Great Secret

"The Great Secret" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This intriguing tale combines elements of suspense and mystery, centering on the experiences of the protagonist, Hardross Courage, who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous scenario involving a wounded man known as Leslie Guest, who believes his life is at stake. As Courage becomes increasingly entangled in a web of secrets, he must navigate threats from mysterious assailants and the enigmatic presence of a woman named Miss Van Hoyt. The opening of the novel introduces Hardross Courage as he checks into a hotel and hears a commotion outside his door, leading to an unexpected encounter with an anxious and pursued Leslie Guest. The two men must confront an imminent danger as the intruders attempt to break into Courage's room, suggesting that Guest's life is in jeopardy. As the narrative unfolds, Courage learns of the true nature of Guest's plight and the sinister forces at play. The interplay of fear, tension, and the quest for a hidden secret establishes a gripping tone as Courage grapples with the moral complexities of involvement in a life-and-death scenario. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward Phillips Oppenheim was an English novelist, a prolific writer of best-selling genre fiction, featuring glamorous characters, international intrigue and fast action. Notably easy to read, they were viewed as popular entertainments. He was featured on the cover of Time magazine in 1927.