The Minister Of Evil: A Secret History Of Rasputin's Betrayal Of Russia
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy William Le Queux
Length9h 37m
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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.
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Rating★★★ 3.2 (93)
Includes Goodreads
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length9 hrs 37 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1William Le Queux: Cassell and Company, Ltd London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne
2TO THE READER
3CHAPTER I: rasputin meets the empress
4CHAPTER II: rasputin enters tsarskoe-selo
5CHAPTER III: the potsdam plot develops
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6CHAPTER IV
7the murder of stolypin: "Memorandum.
8CHAPTER V: the power behind the throne
9CHAPTER VI: rasputin in berlin
10CHAPTER VII: scandal and blackmail
11CHAPTER VIII: rasputin the actual tsar
12CHAPTER IX: the tragedy of madame svetchine
13CHAPTER X: traitorous work
14CHAPTER XI: poison plots that failed
15CHAPTER XII: rasputin and the kaiser
16CHAPTER XIII: the "perfume of death"
17CHAPTER XIV: miliukoff's exposure
18CHAPTER XV: the traitor denounced
19The Sign Of The Seven Sins
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