The Power-House (1916)

The Power-House is a novel written by John Buchan and published in 1916. The story follows the adventures of a young lawyer named Edward Leithen, who is pulled into a dangerous conspiracy involving a mysterious figure known as ""the Power-House."" Leithen is initially skeptical of the existence of the Power-House, but as he delves deeper into the conspiracy, he discovers that it is a powerful organization with a vast network of agents and a sinister agenda.As Leithen tries to unravel the mystery of the Power-House, he finds himself pitted against a ruthless and cunning adversary who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Zena, who may hold the key to the Power-House's secrets.The Power-House is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle between good and evil. It is widely regarded as one of Buchan's most accomplished works and has been praised for its vivid characters, intricate plot, and atmospheric setting.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.