The Pawns Count

The Pawns Count is a thrilling espionage novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story revolves around a young man named Richard Wentworth, who is recruited by the British Secret Service to undertake a dangerous mission in Germany during World War I. Wentworth is tasked with infiltrating a German spy ring and gathering intelligence on their activities. As he delves deeper into the world of espionage, Wentworth finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal. He must navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse with his German counterparts, all while trying to maintain his cover and avoid detection. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman who may hold the key to his success or his downfall.The Pawns Count is a gripping tale of espionage and intrigue, filled with plot twists and unexpected turns. Oppenheim's writing is fast-paced and engaging, drawing the reader in from the very first page. This book is a must-read for fans of spy novels and anyone who enjoys a good thriller.1918. Frontispiece by F. Vaux Wilson. 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 book begins: The usual little crowd was waiting in the lobby of a fashionable London restaurant a few minutes before the popular luncheon hour. Pamela Van Teyl, a very beautiful American girl, dressed in the extreme of fashion, which she seemed somehow to justify, directed the attention of her companions to the notice affixed to the wall facing them. 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.