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CHAPTER I. - THE PIECES AND THE BOARD.
CHAPTER II. - ENVY NO MAN HIS GRAVE.
CHAPTER III. - THE PIRATE'S BEQUEST.
CHAPTER IV. - A DESERT MYSTERY.
CHAPTER V. - THE GODSEND.
CHAPTER VI. - ANY PORT IN A STORM.
CHAPTER VII. - A WAKING NIGHTMARE.
CHAPTER VIII. - THE "LITTLE JOKER."
CHAPTER IX. - THE WAY LAYERS.
CHAPTER X. - THE PEARL DIVER'S PRICE.
A sweeping adventure unfurls across the untamed western frontier, where the raw beauty of endless plains, towering palms and vivid blossoms paints a backdrop of both wonder and danger. Amid this wild tapestry, a band of rugged explorers—each bearing their own secrets—pushes through tangled chaparral toward a whispered rendezvous, their purpose hinted at but never fully revealed. Their journey is punctuated by a lone, striking stranger whose sudden appearance adds a note of intrigue to an already precarious trek.
As the sun beats down on the rugged terrain, the group must navigate treacherous rivers, quicksand pits and hostile wildlife, testing both their resolve and camaraderie. Early hints of a hidden treasure—pearls of legendary value—spark a rivalry that blends bravery with whispered romance. Listeners will be drawn into the vivid sights and sounds of the frontier, feeling every heartbeat of the chase as the first act sets the stage for deeper perils and unexpected alliances.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (426K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Camille Bernard and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.)
Release date
Jul 14, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1818–1883
Adventure on the frontier, in Mexico, and across Latin America made his novels wildly popular with 19th-century readers. Writing under a pen name, he turned a restless, well-traveled life into fast-moving tales of danger, loyalty, and survival.
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