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The Traitors

E. Phillips Oppenheim

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

"The Traitors" is an absorbing story of politics, war, and romance set in the tiny kingdom of Theos, surrounded by Eastern European forces. The kingdom is continuously threatened by Russia and Turkey, who are planning to take control of the peaceful and rural country. Communist elements have betrayed a short-lived Republic, and the country turns to its banished King, Ughtred of Tyrnaus, to save them.
Available since: 12/13/2019.
Print length: 416 pages.

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