Talbot Mundy

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King-of the Khyber Rifles (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"King of the Khyber Rifles" is a classic adventure novel by Talbot Mundy, set in British colonial India. The story follows the adventures of Captain Athelstan King, a British intelligence officer who is tasked with uncovering a plot to overthrow British rule in the Khyber Pass region of present-day Pakistan. King's investigation leads him into the heart of a complex web of political intrigue, where he must navigate dangerous alliances and confront powerful enemies. Along the way, he falls in love with Yasmini, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who may hold the key to unraveling the conspiracy. "King of the Khyber Rifles" is a thrilling and action-packed tale of adventure, romance, and espionage, filled with vivid descriptions of the exotic locales and cultures of colonial India. Mundy's deep knowledge of the region and his sympathetic portrayal of its people make this novel a classic of adventure literature.

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Autor

Talbot Mundy was Born in London on April 23, 1879, under the pen name William Lancaster Gribbon, was a well-known British writer of adventure and historical fiction in the early 20th century. Growing up in India, where his father was a British army officer, Mundy was exposed to a variety of cultures and environments that had a significant impact on his writing. During his early years, Mundy was a member of both the British Secret Service and the British Army. These encounters gave him a distinct viewpoint on international relations and different geographical areas, which influenced the complex storylines in his books. The literary legacy of Talbot Mundy is distinguished by his evocative storytelling, detailed depictions of far-off locales, and profound comprehension of the geopolitical environments he portrayed. His investigation of Eastern mysticism and philosophy gave his adventure stories a distinctive edge that made him well-known to readers of the era.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789355847966
• Artikelnr.: 68108595