The Kingdom of the Blind

"The Kingdom of the Blind" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a story set in the elegant world of the Ritz Hotel during World War I, where secrets and tensions swirl among high-society guests. Lady Anselman anxiously awaits her nephew Captain Ronald Granet, a war hero returning wounded from the front, at a luncheon filled with influential figures, including an actress and a Cabinet Minister. As they navigate the treacherous waters of wartime relationships, conversations hint at the web of personal histories and hidden agendas. The guests' interactions, full of social protocols and hidden meanings, hint at a complex network of trust and the ever-present shadow of conflict. The story examines the characters whose lives intersect, promising a journey through layers of suspense, moral choice, and the search for truth.