Complete and unabridged paperback edition. The Emperor's Candlesticks is a historical novel by Baroness Orczy. Written soon after the birth of her son John, it is her first book as an author rather than translator and was a commercial failure. As in the...
In 'The Emperor's Candlesticks, ' Emma Orczy weaves a compelling narrative that marries the espionage thriller with rich historical context. Set against the backdrop of World War I, this classic spy novel dives into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas faced by...