The Great Impersonation - (Mint Editions (Crime, Thrillers and Detective Work)) by E Phillips Oppenheim (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

When a German spy meets an English lookalike, he devises a plan to travel to London, assume his identity, and gather intel for his government. The Englishman's new persona catches several people off guard including his wife. While living in East Africa, Sir Everard Dominey encounters a man named Leopold von Ragastein. He's a native German who can easily pass as Sir. Everard's doppelgänger. Leopold isn't just a friendly host, he's a spy for the German government. When Sir. Everard returns to London, he is confronted by his wife, Lady Rosamund, with a serious accusation. Is this the real Sir Everard or has Leopold von Ragastein taken his place? The Great Impersonation features many of E. Phillips Oppenheim's most notable themes. It's a murder mystery, a case of mistaken identity and a political thriller. The author delivers a compelling story that ends with a timeless and unexpected twist. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Great Impersonation is both modern and readable.

From the Back Cover

After a stint in German East Africa, an English aristocrat returns home with an ulterior motive. The Great Impersonation, by E. Phillips Oppenheim, is a political thriller driven by Sir Everard Dominey, a man whose presence is shrouded in mystery. His sudden appearance has some questioning his purpose and identity.