The League of the Leopard
The story revolves around a young man who becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the ruler of a small African kingdom. He must navigate the complexities of local politics and confront his own moral ambiguities in order to survive. The novel explores themes of colonialism, power struggles, and personal identity.
By Harold Bindloss · First published 1907 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action · 26 chapters · 105,754 words
First lines
It was very hot in the little West African factory where trader Niven lay dying. The sea breeze had died away, and though sunset drew near, it was not yet time for the spicy airs from the inland forest to mitigate the temperature. The dust lay still in the sun-scorched compound, about which the palm fronds hung motionless, and only the roar of breakers on the beach broke through the drowsy silence.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harold Bindloss
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action, Romance, Drama
- Length: 105,754 words
- Structure: 26 chapters, 1,872 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot centers around exploration and thrilling experiences in exotic locations.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, reflecting the time period's social and political dynamics.
- Action — The narrative includes numerous action-packed sequences and physical confrontations.
- Romance — There are romantic subplots that influence character motivations and relationships.
Tags
Adventure · Romance · Historical Fiction · Action · Thriller · Mystery · Suspense · Drama · Western · Frontier · Exploration · Colonialism
Contents
- A Dangerous Bequest
- An Understanding
- At the Elbow Pool
- The Poacher
- The Tryst at Hallows Brig
- Dane's Silence
- A Warning
- Treachery
- Temptation
- Rideau's Bargain
- The Trail of the Leopard
- Wealth in Sight
- Pestilence
- An Eventful Decision
- The Boarding of the Kabunda
- Illumination
- In Need of Help
- Maxwell's Confidence
- The Dangerous Senorita
- Maxwell's Last March
- Relief
- On to the Coast
- An Eye for an Eye
- The Escape
- The Heart of Bonita Castro
- Rewarded