The novel follows the adventures of a young Englishman, John St. John, who is sent to India to investigate the mysterious death of his father. He soon discovers that his father was involved in a secret society, and that his death was part of a larger conspiracy. John is aided in his quest by a mysterious old man, Ugly-Face, who is a master of disguise and a master of the occult. Ugly-Face helps John to uncover the truth about his father's death, and to unravel the secrets of the secret society. The novel is set in the early 20th century, and is a thrilling adventure story, full of mystery and intrigue. It is a classic of the adventure genre, and is still widely read today.
By Talbot Mundy · First published 1940 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery · 60 chapters