A Daughter of Astrea (eBook, ePUB) - Phillips Oppenheim, E.
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“Behold!” cried Sabul Ahmid, with an upward sweep of his bare, brown arm, “behold the Sacred Temple of the people of Astrea!” I stood up in the boat, my portfolio under my arm. High on the mountain’s side, crowning a thick mass of laurel undergrowth, and flanked by a grove of deep, cool, byana trees, was the building to which my servant was pointing. The material whereof it was fashioned I could not at that distance determine. Only in the broad, tropical sunlight it flashed forth, a glorious and spotless white, as flawless and perfect as the purest marble or alabaster. Little minarets rose…mehr

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“Behold!” cried Sabul Ahmid, with an upward sweep of his bare, brown arm, “behold the Sacred Temple of the people of Astrea!”
I stood up in the boat, my portfolio under my arm. High on the mountain’s side, crowning a thick mass of laurel undergrowth, and flanked by a grove of deep, cool, byana trees, was the building to which my servant was pointing. The material whereof it was fashioned I could not at that distance determine. Only in the broad, tropical sunlight it flashed forth, a glorious and spotless white, as flawless and perfect as the purest marble or alabaster. Little minarets rose from the flat roof; and flowering shrubs, planted along the mountain terrace above, drooped about it, a brilliant scintilla of purple colouring. My fingers began to crave for my pencil. I turned to my guide with beaming face.
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E. Phillips Oppenheim (1866–1946) was a prolific British author known for pioneering the spy fiction genre. Born Edward Phillips Oppenheim in London, he embarked on a literary career after working in his father's leather business. Oppenheim's writing career spanned over 60 years, during which he published more than 100 novels and numerous short stories. He earned the reputation of being the 'prince of storytellers', largely due to the fast-paced and entertaining nature of his works, which held broad appeal for a range of readers ('E. Phillips Oppenheim British Writer', n.d.). Best known for his thrillers and spy novels, such as 'The Great Impersonation' (1920), Oppenheim's work often featured elements of romance, adventure and mystery, set against a background of luxurious European backdrops. One notable work, 'A Daughter of Astrea' (2013), showcases Oppenheim's skill in crafting narratives that interweave the intrigues of love and law. His literary style is characterized by its attention to detail, intricate plots, and an ability to transport readers into a world of high stakes and elegance. Though his works are reflective of the times in which he wrote, with the geopolitical and social turbulence of the early twentieth century providing fertile ground for his espionage tales, Oppenheim remains an enduring figure in the annals of genre fiction. His impact on the spy and thriller genres set the stage for later authors in the field.