The Gift of the Emperor
THE GIFT OF THE EMPEROR is a novel by E.W. Hornung that tells the story of a young man named John Raffles who becomes involved in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue. The book follows his adventures as he tries to uncover a plot against the British Empire, while also dealing with personal struggles and relationships. Along the way, he encounters various characters, including a beautiful woman named Nita and a ruthless villain known as the Black Prince. THE GIFT OF THE EMPEROR is a thrilling tale of adventure and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
By E.W. Hornung · First published 1908 · Genre: Adventure, Crime, Literary Fiction · 10,503 words
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.W. Hornung
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Crime, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Humor
- Length: 10,503 words
- Structure: 1 section, 257 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a thrilling quest involving a valuable pearl and the characters' journey to retrieve it.
- Crime — The narrative includes elements of theft and deception, as the protagonists plan to steal the pearl from its current possessor.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is reflective and character-driven, exploring themes of morality, identity, and the struggle between honesty and dishonesty.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set against a backdrop of historical events and figures, such as references to British royalty and colonialism.
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adventure · mystery · historical · crime · suspense · treasure · intrigue · betrayal · detective · narrative · plot twist · romance