The Lighted Way

The Lighted Way is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, first published in 1910. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Richard Clephane, who is the heir to a large fortune. Richard is engaged to a beautiful young woman named Lady Mildred, but their relationship is threatened when a mysterious woman named Madame de Medici enters their lives.Madame de Medici is a master manipulator who uses her charm and cunning to gain control over Richard and his family. She convinces Richard to break off his engagement with Lady Mildred and to marry her instead. However, Richard soon realizes that he has made a terrible mistake, as Madame de Medici is not the woman he thought she was.As Richard struggles to extricate himself from Madame de Medici's grasp, he meets a young woman named Sylvia Bailey, who becomes a beacon of hope in his life. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, as they try to find a way to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way.The Lighted Way is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of the early 20th century. Oppenheim's vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings bring the story to life, and his skillful storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1912. 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. The book begins: Mr. Samuel Weatherley, sole proprietor of the firm of Samuel Weatherley and Co., wholesale provision merchants, of Tooley Street, London, paused suddenly on his way from his private office to the street. There was something which until that second had entirely slipped his memory. It was not his umbrella, for that, neatly tucked up, was already under his arm. 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.