The Kingdom of the Blind

Name: The Kingdom of the Blind
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The Kingdom of the Blind is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that tells the story of a young man named John Beverley who becomes involved in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue. The book follows his journey as he navigates through various twists and turns, ultimately leading to a thrilling conclusion.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1916 · Genre: Spy Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 36 chapters · 87,506 words

First lines

Lady Anselman stood in the centre of the lounge at the Ritz Hotel and with a delicately-poised forefinger counted her guests. There was the great French actress who had every charm but youth, chatting vivaciously with a tall, pale-faced man whose French seemed to be as perfect as his attitude was correct. The popular wife of a great actor was discussing her husband's latest play with a Cabinet Minister who had the air of a school-boy present at an illicit feast. A very beautiful young woman, tall and fair, with grey-blue eyes and a wealth of golden, almost yellow hair, was talking to a famous musician. A little further in the background, a young man in the uniform of a naval lieutenant was exchanging what seemed to be rather impressive chaff with a petite but exceedingly good-looking girl. Lady Anselman counted them twice, glanced at the clock and frowned.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1916 CE
Language: English
Genres: Spy Fiction, Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Historical Fiction
Length: 87,506 words
Structure: 36 chapters, 2,292 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Spy Fiction — The narrative revolves around espionage and political intrigue.
Adventure — The plot involves a series of daring exploits and escapades.
Mystery — The story contains elements of suspense, uncertainty, and enigmatic situations.
Thriller — The narrative is designed to induce strong feelings of excitement, suspense, and anxiety.