The Eastern Menace (1881)

By Arthur Cory

Book Overview

The Eastern Menace is a historical fiction novel written by Arthur Cory and published in 1881. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of a young Englishman named George Randolph who travels to India to work as a civil servant. While there, he becomes embroiled in a political conspiracy involving a powerful Indian prince named Rama Krishna.Randolph soon discovers that Rama Krishna is plotting to overthrow British rule in India and establish himself as the new ruler of the country. As he tries to uncover the truth behind the prince's plans, Randolph finds himself caught in a dangerous game of espionage and betrayal.The Eastern Menace is a gripping tale of adventure, intrigue, and political machinations set against the backdrop of British colonial India. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex relationship between the British and Indian people during this time period and explores themes of power, loyalty, and identity. With its vivid descriptions of exotic locales, colorful characters, and thrilling plot twists, The Eastern Menace is a classic work of historical fiction that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 1165804980
• ISBN13: 9781165804986
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"