Envoy Extraordinary

Name: Envoy Extraordinary
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The story follows the adventures of Sir Charles Vandrift, a British diplomat who is sent to the fictional country of Kravonia to negotiate a treaty between the two countries. He is accompanied by his secretary, Miss Mabelle, and his valet, Jules. Once in Kravonia, Sir Charles finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. He discovers that the country is in the midst of a revolution, and that the treaty he is there to negotiate is part of a larger plot to overthrow the government. He must use all of his diplomatic skills to navigate the treacherous political landscape and ensure the safety of himself and his companions. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and intrigue. It is a classic example of Oppenheim's writing style, and a great read for fans of the genre.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1937 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure · 33 chapters · 80,472 words

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Through the windy darkness of the late winter evening, along a muddy country lane which was little better than a cart track with a high hedge on one side and a wood on the other, a man, half shuffling, half running, was making such progress as was possible over the sodden, slippery surface. What appearance he might have presented when he had started upon his wild expedition it was impossible to say, for he was covered now with mud from head to foot, a driving rain beating in his face. His dark coat was soaked, his collar and tie simply pulp. He was hatless and his black hair, streaked with grey, was plastered about his face. He ran not as an athlete but with long uneven strides, and he was evidently completely out of condition for such an exploit. He was breathing heavily. The drops of sweat were mingled with the rain which was pouring down his cheeks. He seemed unable to keep a straight course and he blundered from one side of the narrow way to the other, scratching his face against the hedge only to recoil and slip about in the low wire-protected ditch on the other side. His physical strength was already exhausted but he continued to stumble on as though inspired with some desperate sense of urgency. The only parts of him which seemed still alive were his eyes, and in their fixed stare there was all the dogged fear of a man seeking to escape from something worse than death.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1937 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length: 80,472 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 3,281 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The book follows the story of a British diplomat who is sent to a foreign country to investigate a mysterious plot against the British government.
Thriller — The book contains suspenseful elements as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth behind the mysterious plot.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to a foreign country, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and contains references to historical events and figures.