Mysterious Mr. Sabin

Mysterious Mr. Sabin is a 1898 spy thriller novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, marking his first foray into the genre. Set against the backdrop of a glamorous London supper party, the story follows the enigmatic Mr. Sabin and a beautiful young woman, presumed to be his niece, as they navigate a web of social intrigue and hidden identities. The narrative escalates when an assailant targets Mr. Sabin, leading to a dramatic intervention by Lord Wolfenden. This novel not only established Oppenheim as a prominent writer but also set the stage for his future works in espionage fiction during the First World War and interwar era.