The Great Prince Shan

By E. Phillips Oppenheim and Edward Phillips Oppenheim

Book Overview

The Great Prince Shan is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, first published in 1922. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and follows the adventures of Michael Berrington, a British intelligence officer, who is sent to China to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent, and the possible involvement of a mysterious Chinese prince named Shan.As Berrington delves deeper into the case, he discovers a complex web of political intrigue, espionage, and personal vendettas that threaten to destabilize the fragile peace between China and the Western powers. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Russian spy, a ruthless warlord, and a shadowy figure known only as ""the Mandarin.""As the plot thickens, Berrington must use all of his wit and cunning to stay one step ahead of his enemies and unravel the mystery of Prince Shan's true intentions. Along the way, he must also confront his own doubts and fears, and come to terms with his complicated feelings for the enigmatic prince and the woman who may be his ally or his enemy.The Great Prince Shan is a fast-paced, action-packed adventure that combines elements of spy thriller, romance, and political drama. It offers a vivid portrait of China in the early 20th century, and explores themes of identity, loyalty, and betrayal in a world torn apart by war and revolution.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.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: 1498022065
• ISBN13: 9781498022064
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"