Project Gutenberg 1999-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 203 Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) 1866 1946 Partridge, Anthony Oppenheim, Edward Phillips Peter Ruff and the Double Four Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger “Peter Ruff and the Double Four” by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to the enigmatic Mr. Peter Ruff, who is not just another character in a mystery but rather a pivotal player tangled in the intricate web of crime and deception. As the plot unfolds, it hints at a thrilling and complex tale filled with suspense, perhaps involving crime investigation or detection, emphasizing Ruff's unusual talents and foreshadowing his unexpected adventures. The opening portion of the book introduces us to a seemingly mundane supper party at Daisy Villa, where the unsuspecting Barnes family hosts a dinner for their daughter’s suitor, Mr. Spencer Fitzgerald. However, the atmosphere quickly takes a dark turn with the entrance of the police, revealing that Fitzgerald is not who he seems. As he deceives the entire household with his polite demeanor, he makes a shocking escape, leaving the family in utter confusion. Transitioning from this scene, we glimpse into Fitzgerald’s secret dealings and connections with a mysterious woman named Violet, as he contemplates his new future as a private detective. This sets the stage for Peter Ruff's eventual emergence, blending elements of crime, intrigue, and the complexities of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Detective and mystery stories Adventure stories Secret societies -- Fiction PR Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels Category: British Literature 850310 2025-08-01T11:43:10.227892 text/html 906360 2021-01-27T15:40:16 text/html; charset=utf-8 276586 2021-01-27T15:40:16 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 350179 2025-08-01T11:43:20.686811 application/epub+zip 362888 2025-08-01T11:43:12.664835 application/epub+zip 362888 2025-08-01T11:43:11.132873 application/epub+zip 668740 2025-08-01T11:43:26.937792 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 628693 2025-08-01T11:43:19.833823 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 587554 2022-09-01T13:08:08.283843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 720776 2025-08-01T11:43:07.620901 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 720761 2016-10-11T11:36:38 text/plain; charset=utf-8 260347 2016-10-11T11:38:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 700700 2008-11-07T01:34:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 258035 2008-11-07T01:34:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21100 2025-08-01T11:43:27.215769 application/rdf+xml 14524 2025-08-01T11:43:11.823822 image/jpeg 3571 2025-08-01T11:43:11.409826 image/jpeg 339780 2025-08-01T11:43:10.291844 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia