
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
In the blistering heart of an ancient desert, two fugitives race toward the forbidding Mountains of Death, pursued by a relentless band of avengers. Their desperate flight is intertwined with a centuries‑old legend spoken by wandering storytellers—a tale of a miraculous oasis, a hidden monastery, and a holy man who once watched the sands from moonlit shadows. As the horsemen dodge quicksands and whispering dunes, the story hints at a deeper mystery that could reshape the fate of those who dare to chase it.
Mohammed‑Abd, a condemned man, and his loyal companion Yussuf, a quick‑witted youth with striking eyes, must rely on courage, faith, and a cryptic cry that will echo through the ages. Their journey through scorching heat and perilous terrain promises encounters with enigmatic strangers, hidden wonders, and the ever‑present tension between survival and destiny. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid world where myth and reality collide, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (551K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Release date
2019-12-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1941
A nurse, traveler, and popular novelist, she turned firsthand experience into fast-moving fiction set in far-flung places. Writing as Joan Conquest, she built a career on adventure, romance, and a life that was anything but quiet.
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