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An Amiable Charlatan

E. Phillips Oppenheim

Publisher: Classica Libris

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Summary

The Englishman is enjoying his dinner at Stephano’s, it was an ordinary evening. Suddenly a man comes quickly to his desk, begins to eat his food and quietly transfers him a package under the table. This is how Paul Welmsley’s acquaintance with American adventurer Joseph Parker and his beautiful daughter Eve begin. Very interesting adventure story for easy reading.
Available since: 09/30/2022.

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