Daughter of the Sun: A Tale of Adventure

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Daughter of the Sun: A Tale of Adventure

by Jackson Gregory

EN·~7 hours·24 chapters

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24 total

DAUGHTER OF THE SUN - A TALE OF ADVENTURE - BY - JACKSON GREGORY - (Quién Sabe) - AUTHOR OF TIMBER WOLF, THE EVERLASTING WHISPER, DESERT VALLEY, ETC. - GROSSET & DUNLAP PUBLISHERS ———— NEW YORK - Copyright, 1921, by CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS Copyright as "The Treasure of the Hills," 1920, 1921, by Street & Smith - TO ZINGARA

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DAUGHTER OF THE SUN

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CHAPTER I - IN WHICH A YOUNG AMERICAN KNOWN AS "HEADLONG" PLAYS AT DICE WITH ONE IN MAN'S CLOTHING WHO IS NOT A MAN

31:51

CHAPTER II - IN WHICH A SPELL IS WORKED AND AN EXPEDITION IS BEGUN

24:32

CHAPTER III - OF THE NEW MOON, A TALE OF AZTEC TREASURE AND A MYSTERY

22:10

CHAPTER IV - INDICATING THAT THAT WHICH APPEARS THE EARTHLY PARADISE MAY PROVE QUITE ANOTHER SORT OF PLACE

15:48

CHAPTER V - HOW ONE NOT ACCUSTOMED TO TAKING ANOTHER MAN'S ORDERS RECEIVES THE COMMAND OF THE QUEEN LADY

12:50

CHAPTER VI - CONCERNING THAT WHICH LAY IN THE EYES OF ZORAIDA

22:53

CHAPTER VII - OF A GIRL HELD FOR RANSOM AND OF A TOAST DRUNK BY ONE INFATUATED

16:11

CHAPTER VIII - HOW A MAN MAY CARRY A MESSAGE AND NOT KNOW HIMSELF TO BE A MESSENGER

17:43

Description

In a dusty border town the arrival of Jim Kendric causes a stir, his reputation for reckless speed and wild joy preceding him like a storm. Locals gossip about a veiled woman who steps from a sleek automobile, hinting at secrets that have traveled far from the desert trail. The town’s chatter blends humor with tension, setting the stage for an adventure that promises both danger and unexpected alliances.

Against this backdrop, Zoraida Castelmar—descended from the ancient Montezumas—emerges as the story’s enigmatic heart. A whispered spell awakens a quest for an Aztec treasure concealed in forgotten gardens, and Zoraida’s fierce spirit draws Jim into a perilous expedition. Their uneasy partnership hints at hidden motives and the lure of riches buried beneath centuries of myth.

As the first act unfolds, friendships are tested, riddles surface, and the promise of the Golden Tezcucan glimmers on the horizon, inviting listeners to follow a tale where bravery, cunning, and ancient mystique collide.

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en

Duration

~7 hours (429K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-07-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jackson Gregory

Jackson Gregory

1882–1943

A prolific early 20th-century storyteller, he turned his experience as a teacher and journalist into fast-moving Western and adventure fiction. His novels helped shape the popular image of the American frontier for magazine and book readers alike.

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