Project Gutenberg 2007-09-22 Public domain in the USA. 539 Le Queux, William 1864 1927 Queux, William Le Queux, William Tufnell Le Queux, William le The Minister of Evil: The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia Produced by Michael Ciesielski and the booksmiths at http://www.eBookForge.net "The Minister of Evil: The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia" by William Le Queux is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and influence of Grigori Rasputin, the notorious figure who played a pivotal role in the downfall of the Romanov dynasty during a time of great political unrest in Russia. It chronicles Rasputin’s rise to power and the dangerous intrigues surrounding him, casting light on how he manipulated those in authority while hiding his immoral behavior behind a façade of religious mysticism. The opening of the book sets the stage through the voice of Féodor Rajevski, Rasputin’s secretary, who reflects on his background and the circumstances that led him to serve the infamous monk. Rajevski describes his first encounter with Rasputin, depicting him as both captivating and repulsive, revealing a man cloaked in the guise of a holy figure yet driven by darker impulses. As Rajevski recounts his appointment and the bizarre dynamics at play, he hints at the larger schemes brewing amidst the political chaos of Russia, showcasing Rasputin's ability to charm the Empress and his intertwined fate with the Tsar's household—elements that pave the way for a gripping narrative filled with intrigue and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rasputin, Grigorii Efimovich, 1869-1916 -- Fiction PR Text Category: History - European Category: History - Royalty 553970 2025-07-09T12:01:45.084407 text/html 554142 2021-01-03T01:45:58 text/html 13950945 2025-07-09T12:03:16.520466 application/epub+zip 13849603 2025-07-09T12:02:20.724694 application/epub+zip 296154 2025-07-09T12:01:48.197338 application/epub+zip 135463321 2025-07-09T12:03:37.384454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135339574 2025-07-09T12:02:38.381640 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 471383 2022-09-10T14:52:46.705973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 500339 2025-07-09T12:01:42.916398 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 499737 2021-01-03T01:45:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 499862 2021-01-03T01:45:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21033 2025-07-09T12:03:37.783323 application/rdf+xml 24429 2025-07-09T12:01:48.773339 image/jpeg 4480 2025-07-09T12:01:48.511360 image/jpeg 190233 2021-01-03T01:45:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 13518781 2021-01-03T01:45:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 190139 2021-01-03T01:45:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 13603164 2025-07-09T12:01:45.767397 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