Sarchedon: A Legend of the Great Queen

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Sarchedon: A Legend of the Great Queen

by G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville

EN·~15 hours·65 chapters

Chapters

65 total
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Sarchedon - A Legend of the Great Queen - By G. J. Whyte-Melville - Author of "Roy's Wife," "Black but Comely," "Market Harborough," etc. - Illustrated by S. E. Waller

0:45
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SARCHEDON

0:00
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The Seven Stars

0:01
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CHAPTER I - THE KING OF BEASTS

16:53
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CHAPTER II - MERODACH

17:42
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CHAPTER III - SEMIRAMIS

18:12
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CHAPTER IV - THE TEMPLE OF HIS GOD

15:48
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CHAPTER V - THE STARS IN THEIR COURSES

16:38
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CHAPTER VI - A DREAMER OF DREAMS

16:57
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CHAPTER VII - THE KING OF NATIONS

18:34

Description

A sweeping tale unfolds across the sun‑scorched plains of ancient Mesopotamia, where the regal hunt of a mighty lion becomes a canvas for grandeur and danger. The narrative paints a vivid tableau of marching war‑elephants, jeweled caravans, and fierce beasts, all under the watchful eyes of a queen whose procession commands the very desert. As the dying king of beasts lies amid the dunes, the story invites listeners to feel the raw pulse of a world where honor and survival are inseparable.

Through lyrical prose, the novel explores the clash between human ambition and the untamed wilderness, hinting at a deeper legend that will shape the fate of a great queen and her people. Early encounters set the stage for intrigue, courage, and the timeless quest for legacy, promising a richly imagined adventure that lingers long after the final echo of hooves fades.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~15 hours (903K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2013-03-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville

G. J. (George John) Whyte-Melville

1821–1878

Best known for lively sporting novels and sharp, energetic storytelling, this 19th-century Scottish writer brought fox-hunting, military life, and fashionable society vividly onto the page. His books mix action, wit, and a strong feel for the outdoor world he knew so well.

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