Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder is a suspenseful novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story follows the life of Jacob Pratt, a wealthy businessman who is known for his shrewdness and cunning. However, when his wife is murdered, Jacob becomes the prime suspect in the case. Despite his claims of innocence, the evidence against him begins to pile up, and his reputation is ruined.Determined to clear his name, Jacob sets out to find the real killer. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, including a mysterious woman who may hold the key to the murder.As the plot thickens, Jacob finds himself in a race against time to uncover the truth before it's too late. Will he be able to clear his name and bring the real killer to justice, or will he become the next victim in a deadly game of cat and mouse?With its gripping plot, well-drawn characters, and unexpected twists and turns, Jacob's Ladder is a must-read for fans of suspense and mystery novels.1921. With frontispiece by F. Vaux Wilson. A best-selling author of novels, short stories, magazine articles, translations, and plays, Oppenheim published over 150 books. He is considered one of the originators of the thriller genre, his novels also range from spy thrillers to romance, but all have an undertone of intrigue. He also wrote under the name of Anthony Partridge. Jacob's Ladder Seated at breakfast on that memorable July morning, Jacob Pratt presented all the appearance of a disconsolate man. His little country sitting-room was as neat and tidy as the capable hands of the inimitable Mrs. Harris could make it. His coffee was hot and his eggs were perfectly boiled. Through the open windows stretched a little vista of the many rows of standard roses which had been the joy of his life. Yet blank misery dwelt in the soul of this erstwhile cheerful little man, and the spirit of degradation hung like a gloomy pall over his thoughts and being. Only the day before he had filed his petition in bankruptcy. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.