The Great Prince Shan

Name: The Great Prince Shan
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The Great Prince Shan is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that tells the story of an Englishman who becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the Chinese government during the Boxer Rebellion. The book follows his adventures as he navigates through dangerous political intrigue and romantic entanglements.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1924 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Political Thriller · 32 chapters · 78,938 words

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"A club for diplomats and gentlemen," Prince Karschoff remarked, looking lazily through a little cloud of tobacco smoke around the spacious but almost deserted card room. "The classification seems comprehensive enough, yet it seems impossible to get even a decent rubber of bridge."

Sir Daniel Harker, a many years retired plenipotentiary to one of the smaller Powers, shrugged his shoulders.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1924 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Political Thriller, Historical Fiction
Length: 78,938 words
Structure: 32 chapters, 1,964 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Adventure — The narrative is driven by a series of exciting events and challenges faced by the characters.
Romance — There is a significant focus on the romantic relationships between characters.
Political Thriller — The plot involves political intrigue and suspense.
Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and incorporates elements of that time.