The Man and His Kingdom

Name: The Man and His Kingdom
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

The novel follows the story of John Dene, a wealthy and powerful man who has made his fortune in the business world. He is a man of great ambition and has a vision of creating a new kingdom, a utopia of sorts, where he can rule as king. He sets out to make his dream a reality, and soon finds himself in a world of intrigue and danger. John Dene must battle against powerful enemies, both in the business world and in the political arena, as he strives to make his kingdom a reality. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from the beautiful and mysterious Lady Mary to the ruthless and ambitious Lord Davenant. The novel is a thrilling adventure, full of suspense and intrigue, as John Dene battles to make his dream a reality. It is a story of ambition, power, and the pursuit of a dream.

By E. Phillips Oppenheim · First published 1906 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 44 chapters · 74,548 words

First lines

"This is," he remarked cheerfully, "our last morning."

"I suppose so," she answered, without enthusiasm.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim
Date: 1906 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
Length: 74,548 words
Structure: 44 chapters, 2,415 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The Man and His Kingdom is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a man's rise to power in a kingdom, making it a historical fiction novel.
Adventure — The Man and His Kingdom follows the protagonist's journey as he navigates the political landscape of the kingdom, making it an adventure novel.
Romance — The Man and His Kingdom features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a woman he meets during his journey, making it a romance novel.
Mystery — The Man and His Kingdom features a mystery element as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth behind the kingdom's political machinations, making it a mystery novel.