1922, worn front board and spine. Binding is tight, interior in very good condition. 
The Great Prince Shan is a novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim, first published in 1922. The story is set in the aftermath of World War I and revolves around the political intrigue and power struggles in Europe and Asia. The titular character, Prince Shan, is a powerful and enigmatic figure who is caught up in a web of international espionage and conspiracy. He is aided in his quest for power by his loyal servant, Karschoff, and his beautiful and mysterious niece, Princess Sofia. The novel follows their adventures as they navigate a dangerous world of spies, assassins, and political machinations. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a Russian revolutionary, a German spy, and a British diplomat. The Great Prince Shan is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of power, betrayal, and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. 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 Great Prince Shan begins: A club for diplomats and gentlemen, Prince Karschoff remarked, looking lazily through a little cloud of tobacco smoke around the spacious but almost deserted card room. The classification seems comprehensive enough, yet it seems impossible to get even a decent rubber of bridge.