
Chapter One. - The Ghosts’ Pass.
Chapter Two. - An Anxious Day.
Chapter Three. - A Leap in the Dark.
Chapter Four. - Into the Unknown.
Chapter Five. - The Forlorn Hope.
Chapter Six. - The Fiery Cross.
Chapter Seven. - “In Yon Strait Path a Thousand may well be Stopped by Three.”
Chapter Eight. - A Night Attack.
Chapter Nine. - Mining and Counter-Mining.
Chapter Ten. - “All Hope Abandon, Ye Who Enter Here.”
In the shadow of jagged mountains, three men and a towering Zulu chief find themselves caught in a sudden rifle fire that rattles the quiet of the South African wilderness. Alfred Leigh, a handsome English heir, and his companion Dick Grenville must rely on their wits and Myzukulwa’s fierce loyalty as they scramble for cover behind a massive rock. The opening scene sets a tone of danger and stark beauty, where the cries of distant gunshots echo against the relentless sun.
As the smoke clears, uneasy alliances begin to form, hinting at deeper connections that may blossom amid the chaos. Grenville’s sharp humor and the chief’s solemn strength contrast with Leigh’s quiet confidence, creating a dynamic mix of personalities that promise both conflict and companionship. Listeners are invited to follow their journey through untamed land, where love and honor are tested against the unforgiving frontier.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (277K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2010-06-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A shadowy figure from Shakespeare’s world, this early 17th-century actor is remembered less for surviving personal details than for the remarkable company he kept. His name appears first on the 1603 royal patent for the King’s Men, ahead of William Shakespeare and Richard Burbage.
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