Jacob's Ladder (1921)

Jacob's Ladder is a novel written by Edward Phillips Oppenheim and first published in 1921. The story revolves around a young man named Jacob Pratt, who is a successful businessman in London. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is accused of embezzlement and forced to flee the country. Jacob travels to the United States to start a new life, but he soon finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit and intrigue. He becomes involved with a group of criminals who are planning a major heist, and he must decide whether to join them or risk his life by turning them in to the authorities. As the plot unfolds, Jacob must navigate a complex web of relationships and alliances, including a love triangle involving two women who are vying for his affection. Along the way, he must also confront his own moral values and decide what kind of person he wants to be. Jacob's Ladder is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of morality, loyalty, and redemption. Oppenheim's vivid descriptions of London and New York City, as well as his complex and nuanced characters, make this book a must-read for fans of classic literature and suspenseful thrillers.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.