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Under the Rebel's Reign
- Language
- EN
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Set during an Egyptian revolt in the early 20th century, the novel follows George Helmar, a university student whose life is dramatically altered after participating in a duel that results in his opponent's injury. As the unrest in Egypt intensifies, Helmar becomes entangled in a series of dangerous encounters, including confrontations with spies, street violence, and interactions with local characters amidst the chaos. The narrative depicts his involvement in various adventurous episodes set against the backdrop of political upheaval, highlighting themes of honour, conflict, and survival. The story combines action-packed sequences with vivid descriptions of Egyptian settings such as Alexandria and Cairo, reflecting the turbulent historical context of colonial and revolutionary tensions during that period. The novel illustrates the complexities faced by individuals caught in broader social upheavals, blending adventure with the realities of early 20th-century Egyptian society.
From the opening pages
As the leader made an attempt to get over the bough, Helmar swung his heavy club at him 27 Helmar in Alexandria 35 Type of gipsy 44 The man-hunt in the slums of Cairo 45 A pair of pistols 58 The capture of the spy 59 "Just as a hideous black wretch rushed at him, he fired point-blank" 66 A Good Samaritan 68 On the look-out 83 "Presently the firing re-commenced, and Naoum gave orders to attack" 90 Helmar seeking shelter for the night 94 View of the city 105 In the Consul's office 106 An Egyptian water-carrier 116 A hot pursuit 117 "Trapped, by Heavens!" shouted Helmar 124 A patriarch 130 Watching the looters 131 Sword and Fez 143 The task accomplished 144 "At last the gun reached the top" 151 Helmar and the cook 154 Death of Brian 164 A mounted patrol 177 Face to face 178 "And how do you propose to drag me from here if I do not choose to go?" 181 A Dahabîeh 192 Helmar felled the Egyptian to the ground 193 Hustled into prison 205 "Pull and shake as he would, the iron seemed to remain firm in its socket" 211 A race for life 215 Helmar before Arabi 225 Arden's agent at work. 237 Breakfast brought into prison 249 In the place of torture 261 "He was already beyond crying out. All sense of feeling had left him!" 270 Under friendly care 272 Arden's disguise discovered 284 The guide leads the way 297 The flight over the plain 308 "The fight in the desert" 319 The meeting of Osterberg and Helmar 322 To save Cairo! 334 "They rode straight for the citadel" 344 The Sphinx 345 Approaching the city 346 Helmar's gratification 362 UNDER THE REBEL'S REIGN A QUARREL AND A FIGHT The Debating Society of the Königsberg University was sitting. The subject for the occasion was of a trivial nature, but lent itself to keen and heated argument. The whole afternoon had been occupied with the speeches of the minor lights of the society, and now only the two opposing leaders remained to make their closing speeches before the division took place. Young Osterberg, the leader of the "Ayes," rose to his feet. His remarks were sound and clear, and his arguments, to many, conclusive. After he had occupied the attention of the assembly for nearly twenty minutes, he sat down…
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