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Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
1866
1946
Partridge, Anthony
Oppenheim, Edward Phillips
The Governors
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"The Governors" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against a backdrop of wealth, power dynamics, and the complexities of familial relationships, focusing on a young woman named Virginia who finds herself thrust into the opulent yet treacherous world of her uncle, the millionaire Phineas Duge. As Virginia navigates her new life in his grand New York mansion, she becomes unwittingly entangled in business conspiracies, family betrayals, and the dark side of wealth. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Virginia, who has just arrived from her humble country home to live with her wealthy Uncle Phineas. Struck by the grandeur of her new surroundings, Virginia quickly learns of her uncle’s complex character and strained familial relations, particularly regarding his estranged daughter, Stella. As Virginia struggles with feelings of insignificance and the rapid pace of high society, she is drawn into her uncle's world of financial machinations and confrontations with unscrupulous associates. The stakes become higher as Virginia is entrusted with critical secrets and warned of potential dangers, highlighting the tension between loyalty and survival in the world of powerful figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Detective and mystery stories
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Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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