The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton (1913) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437317671 : 1437317677 : 26 Nov 2008 : The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton is a novel written by Edward Phillips Oppenheim and published in 1913. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, Mr. Alfred Burton, who is a successful businessman and a respected member of society. However, he leads a double life as a master thief, stealing from the rich and powerful.Burton's criminal activities are discovered by a detective named James Carlton, who becomes obsessed with catching him. As the story progresses, the two men engage in a cat-and-mouse game, with Burton constantly evading Carlton's attempts to capture him.Meanwhile, Burton falls in love with a woman named Rosalie, who is unaware of his criminal activities. He struggles to keep his two lives separate and maintain his relationship with Rosalie while continuing to steal.The novel explores themes of morality, identity, and the consequences of one's act