The Great Prince Shan is a novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of Prince Shan, a Chinese diplomat who is sent to Europe to negotiate a treaty between China and a group of European nations. However, Prince Shan soon becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and espionage, as various factions attempt to manipulate him for their own purposes.As he navigates this dangerous world, Prince Shan must rely on his wits and his cunning to stay one step ...
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The Great Prince Shan is a novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of Prince Shan, a Chinese diplomat who is sent to Europe to negotiate a treaty between China and a group of European nations. However, Prince Shan soon becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and espionage, as various factions attempt to manipulate him for their own purposes.As he navigates this dangerous world, Prince Shan must rely on his wits and his cunning to stay one step ahead of his enemies. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Russian spy, a wealthy American businessman, and a mysterious Chinese woman with a secret past.As the plot unfolds, Prince Shan finds himself drawn into a complex conspiracy that threatens to destabilize the entire world order. He must use all of his skills and resources to uncover the truth behind the plot and prevent a catastrophic war from breaking out.The Great Prince Shan is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that combines elements of espionage, romance, and political intrigue. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of international diplomacy and the complex relationships between nations in the early 20th century.1922. 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 Great Prince Shan begins: A club for diplomats and gentlemen, Prince Karschoff remarked, looking lazily through a little cloud of tobacco smoke around the spacious but almost deserted card room. The classification seems comprehensive enough, yet it seems impossible to get even a decent rubber of bridge. 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.
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