The Traitors

"The Traitors" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a story that unfolds in a tumultuous nation where unrest festers among the people. The story's main character grapples with the heavy weight of expectations as his countrymen beg for a strong leader to save them from traitors and enemies. The hero is torn between his sense of duty and the uncertain path of becoming his nation's savior, even though he has family by his side. Political schemes and calls of duty intertwine in a time of sacrifice as the protagonist considers whether he should lead his people against those from within and outside who threaten to destroy them.