A Gift Of Napoleon

""A Gift of Napoleon"" is a sequel to ""Letters of Captain Engelbert Lutyens"" and was written by Lees Knowles. The book was published in 1921 and is a historical fiction novel set in the early 19th century. The story follows the adventures of Captain Lutyens, a British officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. The book begins with Captain Lutyens receiving a mysterious gift from Napoleon Bonaparte himself. The gift is a small statue of a sphinx, which Captain Lutyens initially thinks is just a trinket. However, as he begins to investigate the origins of the statue, he realizes that it may hold the key to a much larger mystery. As Captain Lutyens delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. He must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Europe and outwit his enemies if he hopes to solve the mystery of the sphinx and uncover the truth behind Napoleon's gift. Throughout the book, readers are treated to a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in the early 19th century, including the politics, fashion, and social customs of the time. The book also features a cast of memorable characters, including spies, diplomats, and soldiers, all of whom play a role in Captain Lutyens' quest for the truth. Overall, ""A Gift of Napoleon"" is a thrilling and engaging historical fiction novel that will appeal to fans of the genre and anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.