The Lust of Hate by Guy Boothby

Name: The Lust of Hate
Author: Guy Boothby

The Lust of Hate is a novel by Guy Boothby, first published in 1898. It tells the story of a young man, John Davenant, who is sent to India to take up a post in the Indian Civil Service. He soon finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of intrigue and deception, as he is drawn into a web of political and religious conspiracies. John soon discovers that he is being manipulated by a powerful and mysterious figure known as the Rajah of Bhurtpore. The Rajah is determined to use John to further his own ambitions, and John must use all his wits and courage to survive. Along the way, he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman, who may be the key to unlocking the secrets of the Rajah's plans. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of suspense and intrigue. It is also a fascinating exploration of the culture and politics of India in the late 19th century. With its vivid characters and exotic setting, The Lust of Hate is an exciting and captivating read.

By Guy Boothby · First published 1898 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance · 13 chapters · 80,738 words

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WHEN I reached England, the icy hand of winter was upon the land. The streets were banked feet high with snow, and the Thames at London Bridge was nothing but a mass of floating ice upon which an active man could have passed from shore to shore. Poor homeless wretches were to be seen sheltering themselves in every nook and cranny, and the morning papers teemed with gruesome descriptions of dead bodies found in drifts, of damage done to property, and of trains delayed and snowed up in every conceivable part of the country. Such a winter had not been experienced for years, and when I arrived and realised what it meant for myself, I could not but comment on my madness in having left an Australian summer to participate in such a direful state of things.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Guy Boothby
Date: 1898 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Fiction
Length: 80,738 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 2,377 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title suggests a story of intrigue and suspense, which is a common element of mystery novels.
Thriller — The title suggests a story of danger and excitement, which is a common element of thriller novels.
Romance — The title suggests a story of love and passion, which is a common element of romance novels.
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