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CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
In the rugged hills of Greece, Jack Harkaway and his spirited son find themselves tangled in a web of intrigue that begins with a seemingly innocent invitation to a lavish masquerade. A misdelivered letter, a boastful dance instructor, and a host of suspicious locals set the stage for a precarious encounter with a band of ruthless brigands who have been prowling the countryside. As the Harkaways race against time, they must rely on quick wit, daring horsemanship, and a few unexpected allies to evade capture and protect the secret they carry.
The story blends high‑spirit adventure with a dash of comic misunderstanding, as the characters navigate both the perilous mountain paths and the bewildering etiquette of aristocratic society. Readers will be swept along winding trails, hear the clatter of hooves, and feel the tension of a narrow escape, all while sharing in the lively banter that makes Jack’s escapades both thrilling and entertaining.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (500K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Michelle Shephard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
Release date
Jan 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1841–1901
Best known for creating the wildly popular Jack Harkaway stories, this Victorian writer helped shape boys’ adventure fiction with fast-moving plots and a knack for serial storytelling. He also had an unusual double life as both a barrister and a prolific popular author.
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