
COUNT ZARKA
CHAPTER I THE MAN ON THE ROAN HORSE
CHAPTER II A CHANCE SHOT
CHAPTER III A MOMENTOUS MEETING
CHAPTER IV THE UNACCOUNTABLE
CHAPTER V THE MYSTERY OF ROZSNYO
CHAPTER VI ZARKA PLAYS TERRORIST
CHAPTER VII THE CASTLE BY DAY
CHAPTER VIII A TELL-TALE LIGHT
CHAPTER IX ZARKA ON THE ALERT
A secretive minister summons a daring young operative, Galabin, to investigate the baffling disappearance of Prince Roel of Rapsberg. The case is thrust into a maze of political intrigue, where whispers of powerful, Napoleonic ambitions and foreign machinations swirl through dimly lit chambers. As Galabin accepts the perilous commission, the reader is drawn into a world of clandestine bureaus, cryptic clues, and the uneasy balance between duty and danger.
Against this backdrop, the story weaves a tense romance, hinting at hidden passions that may complicate the mission. The narrative balances razor‑sharp suspense with the subtle stir of longing, promising a compelling blend of mystery and heartfelt connection. Listeners will be carried along the winding paths of courtly power plays and personal entanglements, eager to see how Galabin’s resolve holds up when the stakes grow ever higher.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (359K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Ward Lock and Co Limited, 1903.
Credits
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2022-04-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1855–1917
A prolific English novelist and baronet, he turned out dozens of popular stories filled with intrigue, romance, and suspense. His books belong to the lively world of late Victorian and Edwardian popular fiction.
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