The Price of Power
The Price of Power is a novel by William le Queux that explores the themes of power and corruption in politics. The story follows the rise to power of a young politician named John Dene, who becomes Prime Minister of England. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including political rivals, personal scandals, and international crises. As he navigates these challenges, he must confront his own ambitions and desires for power, as well as the consequences of his actions on those around him. The novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the corrupting influence of power.
By William le Queux · First published 1908 · Genre: Spy Fiction, Thriller, Adventure · 36 chapters · 98,726 words
First lines
"M'sieur Colin Trewinnard?"
"That is my name, Captain Stoyanovitch," I replied in surprise. "You know it quite well."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: William le Queux
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Spy Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Mystery, Political Fiction
- Length: 98,726 words
- Structure: 36 chapters, 2,261 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Spy Fiction — The plot revolves around espionage and international intrigue, which are central to the narrative.
- Thriller — The book maintains a high level of suspense and tension throughout, characteristic of the thriller genre.
- Adventure — The story includes elements of adventure, with characters facing various challenges and dangers.
- Mystery — There are elements of mystery as characters uncover secrets and solve puzzles.
Tags
politics · power · corruption · intrigue · espionage · war · diplomacy · nationalism · betrayal · strategy · conflict · historical
Contents
- The Madcap
- An Audience of the Emperor
- Contains Certain Confidences
- Concerns Madame De Rosen
- The Man in Pince-Nez
- Relates a Sensation
- Tells Tragic Truths
- Describes a Mysterious Incident
- The Little Grand Duchess
- Reveals Two Facts
- His Excellency General Markoff
- Watchers in the Night
- The Catspaw
- Such is the Law
- A Statement by the Informer
- Incognita!
- Her Highness is Outspoken
- Shows Hartwig's Anxiety
- Orders in Cipher
- The Land of no Return
- Hot Haste Across Asia
- In the Night
- Identification!
- The Journey's End
- Luba Makes a Statement
- Not in the Newspapers
- At Tzarskoie-Selo
- The Emperor's Favourite
- Presents Another Problem
- Reveals the Gulf
- The Painful Truth
- At what Cost!
- Describes a Momentous Audience
- The Emperor's Command
- "from our own Correspondent."
- Describes to-Day