""Jacob's Ladder"" is a novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story follows the life of a young man named Jacob Pratt, who inherits a large fortune from his uncle. With newfound wealth, Jacob sets out to explore the world and live a life of luxury. However, he soon realizes that money cannot buy happiness and that his wealth has attracted many enemies. As Jacob navigates the challenges of his new life, he discovers that true happiness lies in love and family. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, ...
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""Jacob's Ladder"" is a novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story follows the life of a young man named Jacob Pratt, who inherits a large fortune from his uncle. With newfound wealth, Jacob sets out to explore the world and live a life of luxury. However, he soon realizes that money cannot buy happiness and that his wealth has attracted many enemies. As Jacob navigates the challenges of his new life, he discovers that true happiness lies in love and family. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman who captures his heart, a mysterious stranger who seems to be following him, and a group of criminals who are determined to take his fortune by any means necessary. ""Jacob's Ladder"" is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and self-discovery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1921. With 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. Jacob's Ladder begins: Seated at breakfast on that memorable July morning, Jacob Pratt presented all the appearance of a disconsolate man. His little country sitting-room was as neat and tidy as the capable hands of the inimitable Mrs. Harris could make it. His coffee was hot and his eggs were perfectly boiled. Through the open windows stretched a little vista of the many rows of standard roses which had been the joy of his life. Yet blank misery dwelt in the soul of this erstwhile cheerful little man, and the spirit of degradation hung like a gloomy pall over his thoughts and being. Only the day before he had filed his petition in bankruptcy. 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.
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