Mr. Marxs Secret

This is another adventure Oppenheim thriller written in 1899. When Phillip Morton is eight years old, his father is pushed off the edge of a slate quarry.

• A servant from the local castle is suspected.

• On a whim, Ravenor offers to pay for Phillips further education if Phillip will befriend his wayward nephew.
• Phillip meets Mr.

Ten years later, by chance, Phillip meets the lord of the local castle, the scholar and adventurer Ravenor. Marx, Lord Ravenors secretary, and is both attracted and repelled by him.

• a little of everything, including lovely ladies.
• The hero Philip Morton doesnt know who to trust.
• Very enjoyable and escapist as many characters live in extreme luxury.

Mysterious pasts, lonely castle, family secrets, evil adventurers, dissolute youths, disguises and madness...