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Enter a world of mysterious strangers, diplomatic conspiracies, dangerous journeys, hidden identities and elegant villains. Where a dinner invitation may conceal a plot, and the fate of nations may turn upon a single whispered confidence. Settle in, and discover the thrilling, sophisticated stories that made E. Phillips Oppenheim one of the great popular storytellers of his age.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da3afa54671b58d6cd4b606c993a5730.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-e-phillips-oppenheim-library--7321910Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:45:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comBehind the doors of quiet clubs, fashionable hotels and foreign embassies, secrets are exchanged, loyalties tested, and fortunes placed at hazard. The E. Phillips Oppenheim Library presents the complete novels of the master of intrigue, read in full....
Enter a world of mysterious strangers, diplomatic conspiracies, dangerous journeys, hidden identities and elegant villains. Where a dinner invitation may conceal a plot, and the fate of nations may turn upon a single whispered confidence. Settle in, and discover the thrilling, sophisticated stories that made E. Phillips Oppenheim one of the great popular storytellers of his age.]]>false65ce815a-c484-5d4c-838f-3081e7e5de31serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-1-the-fruit-of-the-tree--75071525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071525Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:22:27 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton, a diligent young clerk for a mediocre West End agency, conducts a house viewing for an American client, revealing an eerie locked room steeped in mystery and a curious little tree bearing strange fruit. Upon sampling the...1323false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-2-a-transformation--75071526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071526Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:22:31 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Alfred Burton experiences a sudden and piercing disenchantment with his dreary surroundings and wrestles with a newfound conscience that compels him to honesty, much to the astonishment and chagrin of his employers and co-worker. Transformed...985false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-3-mr-alfred-burton-s-family--75071528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071528Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:22:35 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Alfred Burton returns to Garden Green in a startling new appearance, his altered perceptions casting a harsh light upon the familiar, and confronts the unsavoury realities of his domestic sphere with quiet, unsettling candour. His measured...836false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-5-burton-s-new-life--75071532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071532Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Alfred Burton embarks on a day of quiet self-discovery in London, grappling with newfound intellectual melancholy and the challenge of seeking employment after a decisive break from his past. His encounter with his former employer, Mr....919false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-6-a-meeting-with-ellen--75071533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071533Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton, despite dire straits and a hunger that gnaws both body and spirit, discovers a remarkable gift for truthful description that wins him unexpected literary success and a modest income. His tentative reunion with wife and...1074false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-4-a-shock-to-mr-waddington--75071529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071529Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton, having adopted a new and modest attire, is thrust reluctantly into the midst of a salesroom fraught with misrepresentations and mounting distrust among bidders. His candid interjections unveil the unsatisfactory nature of...1020false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-7-the-truthful-auctioneer--75071534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071534Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton visits a house newly let and finds its former contents mysteriously stolen, leading him to the curious and somewhat discomfited auctioneer Mr. Waddington, who conducts his sale with an unusual candour that unsettles his...767false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-8-hesitation--75071535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071535Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Waddington and Burton discuss the curious consequences of newfound honesty that have altered their temperaments and prospects, revealing how truthfulness unexpectedly complicates familiar trades and social interactions. They consider the...829false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-9-the-land-of-enchantment--75071536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071536Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the chance meeting between Alfred Burton and the blue-eyed girl unfolds beneath lilac trees and within an old-fashioned garden, revealing a delicate interplay of curiosity, guarded hospitality, and subtle longing. Their conversation,...982false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-10-no-reconciliation--75071537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071537Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Alfred Burton confronts his estranged wife Ellen in their modest home, endeavouring to bridge their wide gulf with an extraordinary confession about a miraculous truth-revealing bean. Their painful exchange exposes the stark realities of...766false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-11-the-gate-into-paradise--75071538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071538Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton, impelled by a restless spirit, seeks out Edith in her garden to confess his tender and complicated feelings, only to encounter the firm realities that bind them both to others. Their conversation, imbued with an air of...627false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-12-a-bolt-from-the-blue--75071539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071539Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Burton and Mr. Waddington, once entwined in an unusual fate, find their present ease shadowed by unsettling impulses that hint at a possible reversal to former, less agreeable conditions. Their shared anxiety leads to a cautious...668false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-13-proof-positive--75071540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071540Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Burton, struggling with unsettling temptations, confides in Mr. Waddington about the troubling effects of the mysterious beans, and together they resolve to seek a more permanent solution through the translation of enigmatic manuscripts....550false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-15-the-professor-insists--75071543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071543Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton diligently immerses himself in the creation of his novel amidst the uncertainty of his extraordinary condition, visited unexpectedly by the learned professor and his daughter, whose presence brings a hopeful invitation. The...753false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-14-the-legend-of-the-perfect-food--75071542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071542Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Burton seeks the learned assistance of Professor Cowper to translate a mysterious ancient manuscript that surprisingly originated in recent times, revealing the secret of a perfect, transformative food. The narrative unfolds with sincere...1021false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-16-enter-mr-bomford--75071544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071544Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton finds himself caught in the delicate tensions of a country house, as Edith debates inviting her fiancé, Mr. Bomford, much to Burton’s disquiet and the professor’s stern disapproval. The arrival of Mr. Bomford ushers in a...661false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-17-burton-declines--75071545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071545Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Burton, confronted by an imposing offer for one of his mysterious beans, steadfastly refuses to part with the precious symbols of his unique experience, revealing a philosophy steeped in individualism and scepticism towards the altruistic...671false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-18-the-end-of-a-dream--75071546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071546Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a meal fraught with awkwardness gives way to a business proposition rooted in ambition and the promise of wealth, provoking in Mr. Burton a profound moral conflict. Amid the scented garden shadows, uncertain alliances and whispered hopes...1024false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-19-a-bad-half-hour--75071547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071547Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Burton experiences a curious internal struggle between sobriety and temptation, finding himself drawn unexpectedly back into familiar surroundings with his old employer, Mr. Waddington, amidst amusing and slightly disreputable company....1047false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-20-another-complication--75071548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071548Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Burton completes his novel and seeks his sub-editor’s advice, only to return home unexpectedly to find Ellen waiting and concerned over young Alfred’s peculiar new habits and refined tastes. Their conversation reveals contrasting views on...590false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-21-an-amazing-transformation--75071549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071549Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the curious transformation of young Alfred brings unexpected domestic challenges to Burton, whose efforts to care for the boy reveal a surprising new facet to the child’s character and interests. Amid failed literary hopes and the weight of...788false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-22-doubts--75071551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071551Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a well-dressed visitor named Mr. Bomford calls upon Mr. Burton to revisit a recent proposal involving an offer that promises travel, culture, and financial security, all framed as an opportunity to benefit not only himself but the wider...672false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-23-condemned--75071553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071553Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Alfred Burton, enveloped by the refined ambience of a supper at a restaurant of subtle elegance, confides in Edith the poignant burden of his impending fate and the delicate balance between his two contrasting lives. The evening’s delicate...1016false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-24-menatogen-the-mind-food--75071555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071555Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a convivial gathering marks the celebration of a remarkable new scientific discovery promising to create a revolutionary food said to nourish the moral self, with the professor and his associates eager to launch it upon the world despite some...905false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-25-discontent--75071558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071558Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton is confronted by his estranged wife and Mr. Waddington regarding his sudden involvement with a dubious enterprise promising vast wealth, evoking a mixture of hope, reproach, and resignation. As the realities of his choices...716false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-26-the-end-of-a-wonderful-world--75071559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071559Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Waddington and Burton promenade through London’s streets, their conversation punctuated by wistful remarks on fleeting beauty and the promise of newfound wealth from a curious venture, Menatogen. As they indulge in an uncharacteristic...652false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-27-mr-waddington-also--75071560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071560Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton, somewhat unsteady and preoccupied, revisits acquaintances whose lively companionship offers both distraction and sober reflection, revealing the delicate balance he seeks to maintain amidst old friendships and new...691false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-28-the-real-alfred-burton--75071562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071562Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Edith and Mr. Burton attend a grand opera, where his unfamiliarity with such refined pleasures and his candid opinions cast a curious light upon the transformation he has undergone. Despite the divergence of their worlds and a subtle...572false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-29-riches-and-repentance--75071564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071564Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Alfred Burton returns to his humble home in Laurence Avenue, adorned in the finery of newfound wealth and accompanied by a motor-car, only to find that his prosperous trappings are met with bitter scorn from his wife Ellen, who refuses to...728false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-double-life-of-mr-alfred-burton-chapter-30-a-man-s-soul--75071565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071565Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the half-yearly meeting of the Menatogen Company concludes on a note of success, though Mr. Alfred Burton finds himself overshadowed by social ambitions and restless thoughts amid the advancing prosperity. As he and Mrs. Burton drive through...395false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-1-room-no-317--75071567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071567Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a man, seeking familiar lodgings at a London hotel, becomes an unwitting guardian to a desperate stranger who, breathless and half-dressed, claims deadly peril pursues him even within the hotel’s walls. The quiet confines of a private room...614false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-3-miss-van-hoyt--75071583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071583Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a gentleman of considerable standing finds himself abruptly dismissed from an esteemed hotel following a night of disturbances, only to confront the manager with poised defiance and embark upon a quest for clarity amidst veiled intrigue....876false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-2-a-midnight-raid--75071582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071582Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a most unexpected intrusion disturbs the quiet of a lodging-room, leading to a tense encounter with two men in search of a concealed individual, their intentions grave though cloaked in puzzling civility. Despite the chaos and a desperate...600false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-6-mr-guest--75071587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071587Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a mysterious visitor escorts the narrator to a secluded part of the hotel to meet a gravely ill man confined to his room, whose guarded nurse watches over him with a keen eye. They discuss matters of great urgency and ambition, stirring...682false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-4-a-match-at-lord-s--75071584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071584Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a quiet afternoon of cricket provides the stage for an encounter that stirs reflections on duty, society, and the curious intersections of disparate lives within the cosmopolitan setting of London. The arrival of a most singularly composed...616false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-5-on-the-terrace--75071586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071586Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the narrator encounters the enigmatic Miss Van Hoyt, whose aloofness and mysterious knowledge draw him into a conversation filled with veiled warnings and elusive secrets. Their exchange reveals a stark contrast between his quiet country life...725false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-7-a-tete-a-tete-dinner--75071589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071589Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a chance correspondence leads to a clandestine dinner fraught with delicate conversation and subtle discoveries of character, revealing a gentleman’s unexpected fascination with a woman of singular presence. Together, they devise a discreet...836false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-8-in-the-toils--75071590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071590Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a concerned visitor confronts the medical attendants and a mysterious gentleman attending a seriously ill patient confined in a lonely part of a grand hotel, uncovering a tension fraught with suspicion and veiled intentions. The visitor’s...736false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-9-an-unexpected-visitor--75071592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071592Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which our narrator awakens to a perplexing and troubling aftermath at the hotel, only to find key figures mysteriously departed and the manager distinctly unhelpful, compelling him to abandon the pursuit of answers there. He returns to the familiar...534false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-10-worley-foote-the-spy--75071595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071595Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a man of mysterious and sombre aspect arrives under the care of a mutual acquaintance, seeking urgent counsel and revealing a past entangled with high diplomacy and shadowy intrigue. As he opens his heart to the listener, the weight of his...787false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-11-a-legacy-of-danger--75071597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071597Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the quietude of a summer evening belies a conversation laden with mysterious ailments and unspoken burdens, as two men grapple with the subtle spectres of danger and allegiance. The serenity of the garden contrasts with the intensity of...660false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-12-old-friends--75071598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071598Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a morning bathed in sunlight unfolds with the easy grace of country charm, as a guest whose presence is tinged with mystery surveys the familiar grounds and seeks an elusive acquaintance. The visit culminates in a quietly charged meeting with...575false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-13-the-shadow-deepens--75071600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071600Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a chance encounter rekindles old acquaintances amidst a shadow of impending tragedy, and delicate secrets are exchanged with whispered urgency and wary glances. The subtle interplay of social graces and concealed motives folds gently into the...711false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-14-gathering-jackals--75071602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071602Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the sombre atmosphere at the country house is disturbed by unwelcome visitors asserting a formidable claim over Mr. Guest, while the steadfast Mr. Courage resolutely defends his guest's dignity and safety from encroachment. Amidst a tense...765false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-15-a-dying-man--75071604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071604Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a long-hidden tragedy and a haunting past are revealed through the visit of Lady Dennisford, whose sorrowful confession and urgent desire to see an estranged man stir the calm of a quiet country house. The hour grows heavy with concealed...686false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-16-i-take-up-my-legacy--75071607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071607Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the narrator, roused in the quiet hours before dawn, confronts the profound transformation wrought by death and the grave weight of a solemn trust entrusted to him alone. Amidst a visitation by Adele, whose presence is both a tether to the...662false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-17-nagaski-s-instinct--75071610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071610Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the protagonist encounters the persistent and probing Mr. Stanley, whose inquiries into recent grim events reveal a complicated web of suspicion and regret, and subsequently receives the somewhat gentler yet equally significant visit of a...755false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-18-in-the-death-chamber--75071612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071612Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a nocturnal summons reveals a nurse in a state of profound distress over her deceased patient, whose eyes remain hauntingly open, precipitating an atmosphere charged with uncanny suspense. In the quiet hours before dawn, the arrival of a...659false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-19-an-affair-of-state--75071614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071614Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a gentleman of discernment returns to London under a veil of secrecy, seeking an audience with the Prime Minister to address matters of considerable importance, and finds himself ensnared in the curious humours and apprehensions of the...658false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-20-traveling-companions--75071617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071617Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the narrator embarks upon a transatlantic voyage under assumed identities, mindful of the delicate guise they must maintain amidst a crowd of watchful passengers. The unexpected presence of a familiar figure and her companion casts a shadow...638false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-21-for-you--75071618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071618Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Courage navigates a social dinner aboard a steamer, observing the complexities of his fellow passengers with a keen and somewhat amused eye. An intimate conversation with Adele reveals her candid disposition and a shared understanding...759false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-22-loved-i-not-honor-more--75071620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071620Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the narrator navigates the delicate entanglements of affection and allegiance aboard a sea voyage, finding both alliance and complication in the company of Adele and the Van Reinberg party. As layered intentions and restrained emotions...804false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-23-the-pretender--75071625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071625Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a distinguished French nobleman, travelling incognito, confides in Mr. Courage regarding delicate suspicions and a request that sets the tone for their forthcoming engagements in America. The conversation underlines the intricate interplay of...634false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-24-a-practical-woman--75071626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071626Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mrs. Van Reinberg reveals the true frustrations of an American woman navigating European society and confides in Mr. Courage about a serious scheme involving Prince Victor and the assembled guests. As the autumnal landscape provides a serene...724false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-25-a-cable-from-europe--75071628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071628Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the atmosphere at a dinner party thickens with unspoken tensions and guarded conversations, as our narrator navigates delicate alliances and the cautious attitudes of formidable guests. Meanwhile, a sudden ciphered message brings a chilling...639false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-26-for-value-received--75071629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071629Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a group of wealthy acquaintances convenes to discuss a curious proposal put forth by a certain Monsieur le Duc, involving noble titles and a grand ambition for France, all under the watchful eye of Mrs. Van Reinberg. The assembly proceeds...798false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-27-international-politics--75071630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071630Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a quiet symposium unfolds among acquaintances considering the ambitions and likelihood of a certain political intrigue, weighted with cautious speculation on loyalties and power. Meanwhile, an unexpected departure signals a somber turn in...623false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-28-double-dealing--75071631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071631Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the narrator and his companion delve into the curious establishment of a New York bar with the refinement of an English coffee-room, before seeking out the enigmatic Mr. Magg to arrange a most unusual and delicate impersonation. The episode...564false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-29-i-change-my-nationality--75071634https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071634Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which two gentlemen, disguised and resolute, take possession of a modest London restaurant and soon find themselves embroiled in a curious dispute with a local figure determined to reclaim the establishment. With quiet confidence and an air of...693false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-30-the-waiters-union--75071635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071635Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the narrator and Guest, adopting new identities, prepare to infiltrate a secretive organisation meeting at the Cafe Suisse, navigating the perilous necessity of disguise and subterfuge. The narrator undertakes a cautious initiation into the...705false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-31-in-the-enemy-s-camp--75071640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071640Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a young man named Paul Schmidt is initiated into a secretive society of seemingly unremarkable gentlemen gathered in a modest London restaurant, where solemn talk reveals a stirring commitment to a cause of great national consequence. Amidst...699false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-32-sir-gilbert-has-a-surprise--75071642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071642Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the narrator, shedding his disguise, reveals himself to his astonished cousin Sir Gilbert Hardross, and confides in him a grave and secretive tale entwined with perilous political intrigue. Their conversation is abruptly interrupted by the...534false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-33-a-reunion-of-hearts--75071643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071643Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a sombre and resolute Adele reveals to Sir Gilbert a perilous conspiracy threatening England’s safety, demonstrating a fierce determination born of personal loss and resolute purpose. Suspense mounts as a concealed listener is unexpectedly...435false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-35-hirsch-s-wife--75071645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071645Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a cautious proposal to expedite fortune through questionable means is firmly declined, revealing steadfast devotion to honour and love amidst a landscape thickening with intrigue and suspicion. Meanwhile, whispered conversations and shadowy...710false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-36-an-urgent-warning--75071646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071646Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the narrator navigates a delicate conversation with Madame, revealing his earnest intent to seek honest employment and secure a proper future, before unexpectedly encountering Lady Dennisford, whose composure belies the shock of his return....685false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-34-rifle-practice--75071644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071644Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a strange and delicate reunion unfolds between old friends, revealing altered identities and quiet courage amid shadows of danger and secret alliances. Meanwhile, covert meetings in Soho introduce cautious gambits and whispered warnings, as...745false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-37-the-black-bag--75071648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071648Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the sombre realities of diplomatic indifference and official disbelief unfold amid mounting tensions, as earnest efforts to alert the government prove futile and an unexpected meeting brings a faint glimmer of hope. This episode closes with a...717false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-39-working-the-oracle--75071651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071651Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the characters find themselves prisoners in a curious chamber of comfort and tension, as the ticking clock of impending publication intermingles with the distant rumble of a riot gathering force outside. The scene unfolds with a crescendo of...614false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-38-a-last-resource--75071650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071650Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a small party, fleeing danger, seeks the aid of a powerful newspaper editor to bring a vital warning to the public, appealing to his sense of duty and courage against government indifference. The editor, moved by their earnestness and the...683false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-secret-chapter-40-the-oracle-speaks--75071654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071654Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a startling article in the Daily Oracle causes a tremor through Europe by boldly alleging a vast and secret military plot against England, compelling urgent government action and leaving the question of war precariously poised. Amidst the...323false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-1-chapter-ii--75071659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071659Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a weary Englishman, newly rescued and burdened with a mysterious wooden Image, visits the exotic and labyrinthine warehouse of Wu Ling, a Chinese trader who possesses the twin counterpart of the relic, and they muse over the curious fate and...1254false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-1-chapter-iii--75071660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071660Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a chance dinner leads to the revealing of intricate family connections and reflections on the peculiar, almost mystical legacy of two enigmatic statues kept by Gregory Ballaston's host, Mr. Endacott, in an unlikely setting that contrasts...1048false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-1-chapter-i--75071657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071657Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which two vessels, suspended in a sun-drenched river basin where the stillness is broken only by hidden engines and ancient rivalries, set the stage for a tense encounter between a river pirate and a trader with guarded authority. The ensuing...1505false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-1-chapter-iv--75071661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071661Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Gregory Ballaston attempts to negotiate a curious bargain over two mysterious Images with the enigmatic Wu Ling and Mr. Endacott, resorting to a gamble that will determine possession of the artefacts. The tense exchange unfolds in a warehouse...1216false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-1-chapter-v--75071662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071662Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:06 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a troubled young gentleman, haunted by a grim and mysterious treasure, endeavours to regain composure amid the gentle hum of a steamer bound for Bombay, encountering a perceptive and kindly American lady who gently draws him from his sombre...859false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-1-chapter-vi--75071663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071663Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:06 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a restless gentleman aboard ship grapples with the uneasy presence of a mysterious Chinese Image, its sinister reputation stirring his temperament and provoking uneasy thoughts that he struggles to quell. Meanwhile, a young lady’s intriguing...744false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-1-chapter-vii--75071664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071664Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the doctor gently reveals to Claire the troubling effect an ominous Image has had on Gregory Ballaston’s spirit, leading to a tentative reconciliation between the two young people amid the social hum of the ship. As the evening unfolds with...1225false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-2-chapter-i--75071668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071668Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a family dinner at the venerable Ballaston Hall reveals the arrival of new tenants and a mysterious Chinese carved Image shrouded in legend and unease, igniting reflections on honour, inheritance, and fortune among the Ballastons. Against the...1405false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-1-chapter-viii--75071665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071665Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Gregory awakens to a new resolve, attempting to rid himself of a cursed treasure while tenderly seeking forgiveness and companionship from Claire, only to face rejection and the pangs of social alienation aboard the ship. Following a somber...1544false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-2-chapter-iii--75071672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071672Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the evening at Ballaston Hall reveals the contrasting charms of youth and heritage, as Claire captivates the company amidst ancestral portraits and stately surroundings, whilst a profound conversation unfolds around the mysterious Image of...836false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-2-chapter-iv--75071676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071676Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Sir Bertram, embodying a gentleman of refined tastes and quiet charm, visits the ailing yet graceful Madame Angèle at her modest abode, sharing tender conversation that reveals the subtleties of family ties, unspoken histories, and the gentle...660false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-2-chapter-ii--75071670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071670Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which an elderly scholar turned country gentleman, Mr. Endacott, contemplates ancient Chinese manuscripts and a secret treasure while embracing the tranquil beauty of his English estate, drawing the attentions and confidences of his spirited niece...1256false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-2-chapter-v--75071680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071680Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which the troubled conversation between siblings unfolds beneath the waning light, revealing estranged affections, looming financial ruin upon an ancient estate, and the whispered hope that a fabled treasure might yet redeem their fate. The evening...976false313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-2-chapter-vi--75071681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071681Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Claire discovers the devoted and singular passion of Henry Ballaston for the ancestral home and its treasures, exploring the delicate balance between love and impending loss within the venerable Ballaston estate. Amidst quiet afternoon...1032false314fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-2-chapters-vii-viii--75071682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071682Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Claire and her Uncle Henry engage in a candid and somewhat spirited discussion about the Ballaston family and the mysterious treasure that may secure their future, revealing differing attitudes shaped by experience and affection. Meanwhile,...1215false315fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-2-chapter-ix--75071684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071684Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which we observe the delicate interactions and growing tensions within a tranquil country estate as Endacott confides in his niece Claire about his scholarly pursuits and unease, while the household is steeped in quiet apprehension. The calm is...761false316fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-3-chapter-i--75071685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071685Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a new inhabitant of the Great House quietly introduces himself to the curious villagers of Market Ballaston, uncovering a portrait of the neighbourhood steeped in genteel reserve and lingering shadows. Through an exchange at the village inn,...919false317fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-3-chapter-ii--75071686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071686Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which a new tenant arrives at the Great House and, despite the shadow cast by an unsolved murder, begins to acquaint himself with the village and its inhabitants, observing the quiet rhythms and subtle tensions that weave through Market Ballaston....829false318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-3-chapter-iii--75071687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071687Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Peter Johnson, recently settled at the Great House, encounters the enigmatic Miss Besant, companion to the mysterious Madame De Fourgenet, and learns of the neighbourhood’s sombre history marked by an unsolved tragedy. Later, he is...1440false319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-3-chapter-iv--75071688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071688Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Peter Johnson, a new tenant at the Great House, is introduced to the Ballaston family over a formal luncheon filled with carefully measured conversation, during which an unexpected resemblance and mysterious questions arise. Amidst the...1162false320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-idols-book-3-chapter-v--75071689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75071689Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000E. Phillips OppenheimIn which Mr. Johnson, newly settled at the Great House, visits the enigmatic Madame Endacott, whose piercing gaze and guarded manner stir a curious mix of intrigue and caution. Their conversation reveals a delicate tension surrounding her late...674false321full