The Book of All-Power

In this 1921 novel, Edgar Wallace, one of the top mystery authors of his time, takes us to the Russian Revolution. The novel follows a 22-year-old man on his first assignment for a Russian-English oil company as he becomes embroiled in intrigue and romance involving a beautiful Grand Duchess, American mobster Cherry Bim, and the influential Israel Kensky and his magical book of "all power". This unlikely cast of characters embarks on an adventure full of twists and turns. The ending is unexpected and perfect.