by Anthony Hope
First published 2008
A young Englishman arrives on a remote Mediterranean island, tasked with governing the tiny kingdom. But he soon finds himself caught in a web of intrigue surrounding the enigmatic Count Nikola Phroso. As the count's sinister schemes unfold, the Englishman must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth and protect the island's future. This classic adventure tale brims with suspense, danger, and the lure of the unknown.
Genres: fiction, classic-literature, 20th-century, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, mystery
Setting: Mediterranean, Island
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
162 pages · Paperback · Anastic Press