Jacob's Ladder (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163333457)

Jacob's Ladder is a classic novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, first published in 1921. The story follows the life of Jacob Pratt, a successful businessman who is forced to confront the ghosts of his past when his estranged son returns home after years of absence. As Jacob struggles to reconcile with his son, he is forced to confront his own failures as a father and the mistakes he made in his youth.Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the novel explores themes of family, love, and redemption. Oppenheim's masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations bring the world of Jacob's Ladder to life, immersing readers in the drama and intrigue of the Pratt family's struggles.With its compelling plot, richly drawn characters, and timeless themes, Jacob's Ladder is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone who enjoys a great story.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 begins: 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.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
ISBN-10: 116333345X
ISBN-13: 9781163333457
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d