Rasputin the Rascal Monk 1917 is a work of historical nonfiction by AngloFrench writer William Le Queux. Published at the height of Le Queuxs career as a leading author of popular thrillers Rasputin the Rascal Monk indulges in the paranoid atmosphere of the First World War to weave a sinister tale of espionage and political conspiracy. Despite the popularity and accessibility of his work Le Queux was genuinely concernedand immensely paranoidabout the realities of international espionage using his own research and experience to piece together otherwise shadowy narratives for his readers. Toward the end of the First World War William Le Queux turned his attention from Germany to the looming threat of Russia. In this dedicatedthough factually looserecreation of the life of Rasputin Le Queux investigates one of historys great anomalies the ability of a rough Siberian peasant to ascend to the highest echelon of Russian society. In Rasputin the Rascal Monk which incorporates years of research and experience to weave a tale of fear and intrigue Le Queux makes his case for the possibility that Rasputin was not only a confidant of the Tsar and Tsarina but that he was a spy for Kaiser Wilhelm himself. Ever paranoid about the threat of German political influence worldwide Le Queux provide the reading public with violent disturbing and fanatical tales of the infamous Rasputin while forwarding his own agenda. While not much is known about the author it is possible his claims of firsthand knowledge regarding the murky movements of spies and diplomats throughout Europe and Britain were true. One thing however is certain his paranoia was far from unfounded. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of William Le Queuxs Rasputin the Rascal Monk is a classic work of historical nonfiction reimagined for modern readers.