Count Zarka: A Romance by Sir William Magnay
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"Count Zarka: A Romance" by Sir William Magnay is a novel written in the early 20th century. It unfolds a tale steeped in intrigue and mystery, centering around the enigmatic character Count Zarka and the political machinations involving the disappearance of Prince Roel of Rapsberg. The narrative introduces several key players, including the determined Minister Gersdorff and the young and fearless Herr Galabin, who are entwined in a web of espionage, secret
identities, and romantic entanglements. The beginning of the story sets the stage for a gripping adventure where the political tension of Eastern Europe simmers just beneath the surface. The narrative kicks off with Gersdorff confiding in Galabin about the troubling disappearance of Prince Roel, suggesting that Zarka’s sudden wealth and presence in society may be linked to the royal intrigue. As the story progresses, we are introduced to a range of characters, including the strong-willed Fräulein Philippa Harlberg and the yet-mysterious Count himself. Through charged dialogues, the reader is drawn into a world where loyalty, betrayal, and love intersect against a backdrop of political unrest, as Galabin embarks on a mission to uncover the truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Magnay, William, Sir, 1855-1917 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Greiffenhagen, Maurice, 1862-1931 |
| Title | Count Zarka: A Romance |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Ward Lock and Co Limited,1903. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | English fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67905 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 412 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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