The Nine Unknown by Talbot Mundy

Name: The Nine Unknown
Author: Talbot Mundy

The Nine Unknown is a 1923 novel by Talbot Mundy. It is set in India and follows the adventures of a British soldier, Major Calthorpe, who is sent to investigate a mysterious secret society known as the Nine Unknown. The Nine Unknown are said to possess ancient knowledge and technology that could be used to either save or destroy the world. Major Calthorpe soon discovers that the Nine Unknown are in possession of a powerful weapon, the Elixir of Life, which can grant immortality. He also discovers that the Nine Unknown are in possession of a powerful secret, the secret of the Elixir of Life, which could be used to create a new world order. Major Calthorpe must battle against the Nine Unknown and their powerful allies in order to protect the world from their dangerous plans. Along the way, he discovers the truth about the Nine Unknown and their mysterious past. He also discovers the truth about himself and his own destiny.

By Talbot Mundy · First published 1923 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy · 21 chapters · 92,872 words

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I had this story from a dozen people, or thirteen if you count Chullunder Ghose, whose accuracy is frequently perverted. One grain of salt is never enough to add to the fat babu's misstatements, although any one who for that reason elected to disbelieve him altogether would be just as wide of the mark as the credulous who take what he says at face value. Chullunder Ghose should he accepted warily. But the others are above suspicion, as for instance King, Grim, Ramsden, the Reverend Father Cyprian, and Jeremy Ross, all of whom regard the truth from various points of view as economical.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Talbot Mundy
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Mystery, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance
Length: 92,872 words
Structure: 21 chapters, 3,675 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The Nine Unknown follows the adventures of the protagonist, Philip, as he embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Nine Unknown.
Mystery — The novel follows Philip as he attempts to unravel the mystery of the Nine Unknown and their secrets.
Fantasy — The Nine Unknown contains elements of fantasy, such as the mysterious Nine Unknown and their supernatural powers.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the early 20th century and contains historical elements, such as references to the British Raj and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.