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The Minister Of Evil: A Secret History Of Rasputin's Betrayal Of Russia
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy William Le Queux
Length9h 29m
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This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.
"The Minister of Evil" by William Le Queux is a riveting exploration of Grigori Rasputin's enigmatic life and his profound impact on the Russian monarchy. Drawing from a manuscript by Rasputin's secretary, Féodor Rajevski, the book unveils the clandestine world of political machinations and personal betrayals that characterized the tumultuous era leading to the Russian Empire's decline. Le Queux masterfully portrays Rasputin as both a mystic and a villain, whose manipulative prowess and influence over the royal family played a critical role in their downfall.
The narrative delves into Rasputin's initial interactions with the Empress and his subsequent rise to power, painting a vivid picture of the scandal and intrigue that plagued the Tsarist regime. Key themes of manipulation, betrayal, and the dark undercurrents of power are explored through dramatic scenes, such as a husband's violent confrontation with Rasputin over an alleged affair, revealing the monk's ruthless nature and the pervasive fear he instilled.
As political tensions escalate towards war, the story highlights Rasputin's cunning plots, including the wrongful accusation and downfall of Ivan Yakowleff, and the orchestration of corrupt deals to benefit his associates. The narrative also touches on the protagonist's attempts to expose deeper conspiracies within the Russian court through a mysterious envelope, echoing the precarious balance of power and the dangerous stakes involved.
Le Queux's gripping storytelling offers readers a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked influence and the sinister forces that can unravel a nation's fabric, providing a unique window into a pivotal chapter of Russian history.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length9 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1William Le Queux: Cassell and Company, Ltd London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne
11CHAPTER VIII: rasputin the actual tsar
2TO THE READER
12CHAPTER IX: the tragedy of madame svetchine
3CHAPTER I: rasputin meets the empress
13CHAPTER X: traitorous work
4CHAPTER II: rasputin enters tsarskoe-selo
14CHAPTER XI: poison plots that failed
5CHAPTER III: the potsdam plot develops
15CHAPTER XII: rasputin and the kaiser
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6CHAPTER IV
16CHAPTER XIII: the "perfume of death"
7the murder of stolypin: "Memorandum.
17CHAPTER XIV: miliukoff's exposure
8CHAPTER V: the power behind the throne
18CHAPTER XV
9CHAPTER VI: rasputin in berlin
19the traitor denounced
10CHAPTER VII: scandal and blackmail
20Transcriber's Notes
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