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Trusted to guard invaluable secret knowledge, the members of a secret intelligence society must face Kali worshippers and a Christian priest who aim to invalidate the ancient secrets of the Nine Unknown. Written by Talbot Mundy, The Nine Unknown is a thrilling adventure novel that follows the quests of a secret society as they guard ancient knowledge.

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Trusted to guard invaluable secret knowledge, the members of a secret intelligence society must face Kali worshippers and a Christian priest who aim to invalidate the ancient secrets of the Nine Unknown. Written by Talbot Mundy, The Nine Unknown is a thrilling adventure novel that follows the quests of a secret society as they guard ancient knowledge.

Author Biography

Born in London in 1879, Talbot Mundy (1879-1940) was an American based author popular in the adventure fiction genre. Mundy was a well-traveled man, residing in multiple different countries in his lifetime. After being raised in London, Mundy first moved to British India, where he worked as a reporter. Then, he switched professions, moving to East Africa to become an ivory poacher. Finally, in 1909, Mundy moved to New York, where he began his literary career. First publishing short stories, Mundy became known for writing tales based on places that he traveled. After becoming an American citizen, Mundy joined the Christian science religious movement, which prompted him to move to Jerusalem. There he founded and established the first newspaper in the city to be published primarily in the English language. By the time of his death in 1940, Mundy had rose to fame as a best-selling author, and left behind a prolific legacy that influenced the work of many other notable writers.

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First established by an ancient emperor, The Nine Unknown is a secret society of men founded to protect knowledge that would be a danger to the human race should it fall into the wrong hands. Entrusted with guarding the existing knowledge as well the pursuit of new understandings of science, religion, philosophy, and other impactful subjects. Set in 20th century India, The Nine Unknown follow the secret society as they are forced to face additional challenges tied to their sacred mission. A cult of Kali worshippers has emerged, confusing people with their fake wisdom and claiming to be something they are not. While the members of the Nine Unknown fight against these false idols, another threat to their mission arises--Father Cyprian, a priest, who has obtained the secrets of The Nine, and seeks to destroy them in order appease his views of Christian piety. Originally published in 1923, Talbot Mundy's The Nine Unknown is an adventure of ancient mystery and conspiracy. Written with evocative prose, The Nine Unknown is captivating and thrilling. Featuring a narrative of secret societies, thrilling action, and thought-provoking theories, The Nine Unknown explores themes and topics still relevant and intriguing to contemporary audiences. This edition of The Nine Unknown by Talbot Mundy now features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The Nine Unknown creates an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original action and adventure of Talbot Mundy's work.

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