The Black Mantle: A Novel (1911)

By Fulton Colville

Book Overview

The Black Mantle is a novel written by Fulton Colville and originally published in 1911. The story follows the life of a young man named John Dene, who inherits a large fortune from his father and decides to use it to pursue his passion for adventure and exploration. He sets out on a journey to Africa, where he encounters a mysterious woman named Zena, who is the leader of a secret society known as the Black Mantle. Zena and her followers are determined to use their power to overthrow the British government and establish a new order in Africa. John is drawn into their world and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of politics and intrigue. As he struggles to navigate the complex web of alliances and rivalries, John must also confront his own personal demons and come to terms with the legacy of his family. The Black Mantle is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and betrayal set against the backdrop of colonial Africa.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164915037
• ISBN13: 9781164915034
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"