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A King In Khaki (1909)

A King In Khaki (1909)

Henry Kitchell Webster

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
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9781120120366
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''A King in Khaki'' is a novel written by Henry Kitchell Webster and published in 1909. The story is set during the early 20th century and follows the life of a wealthy American businessman named John Carrington. Carrington is a self-made man who has achieved great success in his career, but he is dissatisfied with his life and longs for something more. One day, he decides to take a trip to Europe and ends up in the small kingdom of Graustark, where he meets the beautiful Princess Yetive. Carrington is immediately smitten with the princess and becomes embroiled in a political intrigue that threatens to overthrow the royal family. As Carrington becomes more involved in the affairs of the kingdom, he begins to realize that he has a chance to make a real difference in the lives of the people of Graustark. He must navigate the treacherous political landscape and make difficult decisions to protect the kingdom and the woman he loves. ''A King in Khaki'' is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, duty, and honor. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of European politics and society during the early 20th century, and is sure to captivate readers with its gripping plot and unforgettable characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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