The Master Mummer Paperback - 2010

The Master Mummer is a mystery novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story revolves around a wealthy businessman named Richard Vont, who is found dead in his study. The police are baffled by the murder as there is no apparent motive or suspect. However, a mysterious figure known as the Master Mummer soon emerges, claiming responsibility for the murder and threatening to kill again.The Master Mummer is a master of disguise, and as the story progresses, he takes on various personas to evade capture. The police and a private investigator named Felix Gryde are hot on his trail, but the Master Mummer always seems to be one step ahead.As the investigation deepens, it becomes clear that the murder of Richard Vont is just the tip of the iceberg. The Master Mummer has a much larger plan in motion, and it's up to Gryde and the police to stop him before he can carry out his deadly scheme.The Master Mummer is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Oppenheim's writing is engaging and suspenseful, and the characters are well-developed and intriguing. This book is a must-read for fans of the mystery genre.1904. A best-selling author of novels, short stories, magazine articles, translations, and plays, Oppenheim 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. He also wrote under the name of Anthony Partridge. The Master Mummer begins: Sheets of virgin manuscript paper littered my desk, the smoke of much uselessly consumed tobacco hung about the room in a little cloud. Many a time I had dipped my pen in the ink, only to find myself a few minutes later scrawling ridiculous little figures upon the margin of my blotting-pad. It was not at all an auspicious start for one who sought immortality. 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.