The Man and His Kingdom

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

Contents

• Chapter 1: Fellow-travellers
• Chapter 2: A Deal With the Republic
• Chapter 3: The President at Home
• Chapter 4: The Green Carmenita
• Chapter 5: A Meeting at the Hotel
• Chapter 6: For a Man's Life
• Chapter 7: The President is Firm
• Chapter 8: By Order of the State
• Chapter 9: A Dinner Party at the Presidency
• Chapter 10: Sagasta
• Chapter 11: A Rescue
• Chapter 12: The Warning Gun
• Chapter 13: The Cry of the Pbople
• Chapter 14: The Shot Across the Square
• Chapter 15: An Ambassador
• Chapter 16: Bexau Desir
• Chapter 17: A Stranger from the Mountains
• Chapter 18: The Tempter
• Chapter 19: The Coming of Gregory Dene
• Chapter 20: The Senora Has Plans
• Chapter 21: The Riflb-shot at Dawn
• Chapter 22: A Face Amongst the Shadows
• Chapter 23: A Yellow Ribbon
• Chapter 24: A Tragedy on the Mountain
• Chapter 25: The Dictator
• Chapter 26: A Man and His Wifb
• Chapter 27: The Thwarting of Rimarez
• Chapter 28: The Confession of Ternissa
• Chapter 29: Dom Pedro's Scheme
• Chapter 30: The Days of Toil
• Chapter 31: The Treasure in the School-house
• Chapter 32: The President and Lvcia
• Chapter 33: The Song of Death
• Chapter 34: A Night of Dreams
• Chapter 35: The Salvation of Rimarez
• Chapter 36: Ternissa in Peril
• Chapter 37: The President's Suspicion
• Chapter 38: The Secret Path
• Chapter 39: The Black Fever
• Chapter 40: A Wonderful Visit
• Chapter 41: San Martina En Fête
• Chapter 42: Politics and Love
• Chapter 43: Dene's Lovemaking
• Chapter 44: A Dramatic Elopement

More by E. Phillips Oppenheim

• Envoy Extraordinary (1937)
• The Postmaster of Market Deignton (1892)
• The Cafe of Terror (1920)
• The Bird of Paradise (1936)
• The Strange Boarders of Palace Crescent (1934)
• The Great Impersonation (1920)
• As a Man Lives (1908)
• Exit a Dictator (1939)
• All works by E. Phillips Oppenheim