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The Red Chancellor is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Magnay, William, Sir (1855–1917).
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"The Red Chancellor" by Sir William Magnay is a political thriller likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of European intrigue focused on a dangerous marriage plot involving noble characters. The protagonist, Jasper Tyrrell, becomes embroiled in a world of espionage and assassination as he witnesses a forbidden relationship and its deadly consequences. The opening of the book introduces Tyrrell at a state ball in Buyda, where he engages in light conversations about the court's politics and becomes intrigued by the beautiful Princess Casilde and her noble suitor, Rittmeister von Orsova. However, as he observes secretive actions lingering in the shadows of Duke Johann's chapel, he inadvertently discovers a conspiracy tied to the tyrannical Chancellor, Rallenstein. This discovery quickly spirals into a series of gripping events, including an assassination and a duel, sealing his fate in a dangerous game of political maneuvering where survival is uncertain and loyalty tested.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Red Chancellor
- Author credits: Magnay, William, Sir (1855–1917)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- British -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
- Imaginary places -- Fiction
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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