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The Lion and the Lamb
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025807614
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Lion and the Lamb is a gripping thriller of betrayal and retribution by the legendary master of suspense, E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story follows David Newberry, an aristocratic man who returns to London with a singular purpose after being double-crossed by his accomplices during a high-stakes jewelry heist. Having served a prison sentence for a crime shared by others, Newberry finds himself uniquely positioned to infiltrate and dismantle the dangerous criminal organization known as the Lambs.
As he navigates the murky underworld of early twentieth-century London, Newberry must use his wits to outmaneuver both his former associates and the police. Oppenheim weaves a sophisticated narrative filled with intrigue, daring escapes, and the moral complexities of a man caught between his refined upbringing and a thirst for justice. This classic work showcases the author's celebrated ability to craft fast-paced plots and atmospheric settings, making The Lion and the Lamb a definitive example of vintage crime fiction that explores the thin line between the hunter and the hunted.
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