Winds of the World by Talbot Mundy

Name: Winds of the World
Author: Talbot Mundy

The novel follows the adventures of a young Englishman, John Gordon, who is sent to India to investigate a mysterious cult. He soon finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger, as he discovers the secrets of the cult and its leader, the mysterious and powerful Mahatma. As he delves deeper into the cult's secrets, John finds himself in a race against time to save the world from a powerful and ancient evil. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, from a beautiful princess to a mysterious holy man, and learns the secrets of the cult and its leader. The novel is a thrilling adventure story, full of mystery and suspense. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of the power of faith and the nature of good and evil.

By Talbot Mundy · First published 1914 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 14 chapters · 52,186 words

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Ever the Winds of the World fare forth

(Oh, listen ye! Ah, listen ye!),

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Work type: Novel
Author: Talbot Mundy
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Fantasy
Length: 52,186 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 1,741 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The book follows the adventures of a group of characters as they travel around the world, encountering danger and excitement along the way.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and includes references to historical events and figures.
Romance — The book includes a romantic subplot between two of the main characters.
Mystery — The characters must solve a mystery in order to complete their mission.