A Lost Leader is a 1906 novel by E. Phillips Oppenheim that delves into the complexities of political life and personal ambition. The story follows Lawrence Mannering, a former politician who seeks solace in rural England but is drawn back to London by his friend Leslie Borrowdean, who believes Mannering's oratory skills are crucial for reviving the faltering Liberal Party. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, ideology, and the impact of a mysterious woman, Mrs. Handsell, who complicates Mannering's quest for peace.
