The Avenger vs The Evil Shepherd: Which Should You Read?

The Avenger Edward Phillips Oppenheim · 1908 ★★★★☆ 3.7 256 pages · ≈ 4 h 44 m · Challenging

The man and the woman stood facing one another, although in the uncertain firelight which alone illuminated the room neither could see much save the outline of the other's form. The woman stood at the further end of the…

The Evil Shepherd Edward Phillips Oppenheim · 1922 ★★★★☆ 3.7 226 pages · ≈ 4 h 11 m · Challenging

Francis Ledsam, alert, well-satisfied with himself and the world, the echo of a little buzz of congratulations still in his ears, paused on the steps of the modern Temple of Justice to light a cigarette before calling…