King-of the Khyber Rifles

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Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative follows Captain Athelstan King, a secret spy for the British Raj, as he navigates the complex dynamics of the northern tribes with the enigmatic princess Yasmini and the Turkish mullah Muhammed Anim. The story intertwines themes of espionage and theosophy, reflecting Mundy's own experiences in India. It also touches on the geopolitical tension of the time, particularly the potential for Turkey to incite jihad against the British Empire. Originally serialized in 1916, it features illustrations by Joseph Clement Coll.