A Lost Leader
A Lost Leader is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that follows the story of a young man named Richard Morton who becomes involved in politics and eventually rises to become Prime Minister of England. The book explores themes of power, ambition, and morality as Morton navigates his way through the political landscape.
By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1895 · Genre: Political Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 39 chapters · 92,388 words
First lines
The two men stood upon the top of a bank bordering the rough road which led to the sea. They were listening to the lark, which had risen fluttering from their feet a moment or so ago, and was circling now above their heads. Mannering, with a quiet smile, pointed upwards.
"There, my friend! " he exclaimed. "You can listen now to arguments more eloquent than any which I could ever frame. That little creature is singing the true, uncorrupted song of life. He sings of the sunshine, the buoyant air; the pure and simple joy of existence is beating in his little heart. The things which lie behind the hills will never sadden him. His kingdom is here, and he is content."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 92,388 words
- Structure: 39 chapters, 2,461 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Political Fiction — The narrative revolves around political intrigue and power struggles.
- Adventure — The plot involves a series of daring exploits and escapades.
- Mystery — The story contains elements of suspense, uncertainty, and enigmatic situations.
- Romance — Romantic relationships and love interests play a significant role in the storyline.
Tags
political intrigue · leadership · betrayal · mystery · suspense · drama · power struggle · corruption · redemption · society · ambition · conflict
Contents
- RECONSTRUCTION
- BORROWDEAN MAKES A BARGAIN
- MATRIMONY AND AN AWKWARD MEETING
- THE PERSISTENCY OF BORROWDEAN
- THE WOMAN WITH AN ALIAS
- "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME"
- THE SNUB FOR BORROWDEAN
- HESTER THINKS IT "A GREAT PITY"
- WANTED - A POLITICIAN
- ONE OF THE "SUFFERERS"
- CLOUDS - AND A CALL TO ARMS
- SUMMONED TO WINDSOR
- THE DUCHESS ASKS A QUESTION
- DEBTS OF HONOUR
- DISASTER
- CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN
- THE HESITATION OF MR. MANNERING
- LOVE _versus_ POLITICS
- THE JOURNALIST INTERVENES
- A BRAZEN PROCEEDING
- SACRIFICE
- THE CONSCIENCE OF A STATESMAN
- TREACHERY AND A TELEGRAM
- THE DUCHESS'S "AT HOME"
- A BLOW FOR BORROWDEAN
- MR. MANNERING, M. P
- THE MANNERING MYSTERY
- A PAGE FROM THE PAST
- PLAYING THE GAME
- THE PUMPING OF MRS. PHILLIMORE
- THE FALTERING OF MANNERING
- THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY
- THE MAN WITH A MOTIVE
- THE END OF A DREAM
- BLANCHE FINDS A WAY OUT
- MANNERING'S ALTERNATIVE
- BORROWDEAN SHOWS HIS "HAND"
- SIR LESLIE BORROWDEAN INCURS A HEAVY DEBT
- THE WOMAN AND - THE OTHER WOMAN