Publisher's Synopsis
The Kingdom of the Blind is a thrilling novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The story revolves around a young man named Michael Berrington, who is a successful lawyer and a member of the British aristocracy. Michael's life takes a dramatic turn when he receives a mysterious letter from his estranged father, who has been missing for many years.In the letter, Michael's father reveals that he has been living in a remote village in France, where he has become embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a group of powerful individuals. Michael decides to travel to France to find his father and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.As Michael delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that his father's life is in danger, and he must use all his legal skills and intelligence to save him. Along the way, Michael encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful young woman who becomes his ally, a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, and a group of blind men who hold the key to the conspiracy.The Kingdom of the Blind is a fast-paced and suspenseful novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. With its intricate plot, vivid descriptions, and well-drawn characters, it is a classic example of the mystery and suspense genre.1916. A best-selling author of novels, short stories, magazine articles, translations, and plays, Oppenheim published over 150 books. He is considered one of the originators of the thriller genre, his novels also range from spy thrillers to romance, but all have an undertone of intrigue. He also wrote under the name of Anthony Partridge. The Kingdom of the Blind begins: Lady Anselman stood in the center of the lounge of the Ritz Hotel and with a delicately-poised forefinger counted her guests. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.