Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 148 Shiel, M. P. (Matthew Phipps) 1865 1947 Shiel, Matthew Phipps Prince Zaleski The race of Orven -- The stone of the Edmundsbury monks -- The S.S. Produced by Suzanne Shell, Wilelmina Malli re, Sjaani and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Prince Zaleski" by M. P. Shiel is a work of fiction written during the late 19th century. The book features the enigmatic character of Prince Zaleski, a learned and introspective nobleman who engages in deep philosophical discussions and investigates mysteries surrounding human nature and societal issues. The story introduces a tangled narrative filled with intrigue, romance, and elements of the supernatural. At the start of the narrative, the narrator reflects on the fate of Prince Zaleski, a man tormented by love and ultimately living in exile. The opening sets the scene as the narrator arrives at Zaleski's desolate mansion, a place steeped in history and gloom. The initial focus is on a political scandal involving Lord Pharanx and his son, Randolph, which hints at murder and betrayal. As the narrator delves into this dark tale, the prince’s curiosity becomes piqued by the unfolding drama surrounding the death of Lord Pharanx and a mysterious woman named Maude Cibras. The opening chapter sets a tone of eerie foreboding and intellectual exploration, drawing the reader into a labyrinth of enigmatic characters and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Private investigators -- England -- Fiction Detective and mystery stories, English PR Text Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Novels 216973 2025-07-05T04:43:29.807195 text/html 196679 2024-10-28T18:00:34 text/html 227605 2025-07-05T04:43:34.373201 application/epub+zip 226383 2025-07-05T04:43:31.389213 application/epub+zip 150674 2025-07-05T04:43:30.368222 application/epub+zip 331589 2025-07-05T04:43:36.689154 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319287 2025-07-05T04:43:33.784215 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213544 2022-09-05T09:35:06.898803 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207344 2023-10-05T06:46:48.370272 text/plain 187617 2024-10-28T18:00:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15950 2025-07-05T04:43:36.806161 application/rdf+xml 10728 2025-07-05T04:43:30.858200 image/jpeg 2975 2025-07-05T04:43:30.612198 image/jpeg 222057 2025-07-05T04:43:29.832224 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia