The Devil's Paw - Oppenheim, Edward Phillips
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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…mehr

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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. Two shotguns lay upon the remains of a sofa. It scarcely needed the costume of Miles Furley, the host, to demonstrate the fact that this was the temporary abode of a visitor to the Blakeney marshes in search of sport.
The Devil's Paw is a thrilling novel written by Edward Phillips Oppenheim and first published in 1920. The book tells the story of a young man named Richard Carey, who inherits a mysterious and valuable jewel known as the Devil's Paw from his uncle. The jewel is said to bring great fortune to its owner, but also carries a curse that brings misfortune and death to those who possess it.As Richard sets out to claim his inheritance, he becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and danger, as various individuals seek to obtain the Devil's Paw for their own purposes. Along the way, Richard falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Zena, who may hold the key to the jewel's true power.The Devil's Paw is a classic tale of adventure, mystery, and romance, filled with twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Oppenheim's writing is engaging and suspenseful, drawing the reader into a world of danger and intrigue that is both thrilling and captivating. Overall, The Devil's Paw is a must-read for fans of classic adventure and mystery novels.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.