
A French officer and his trusted lieutenant are dispatched on a secretive ministry mission deep into the Sahara’s barren heart. Guided by the enigmatic Targui Cegheïr‑ben‑Cheïkh, they must chart ancient rock formations and study the shifting attitudes of the local Azdjer tribes, all while the harsh desert tests their resolve.
From the cracked walls of a remote bordj to the unforgiving hamada, the expedition awakens a mix of dread and fascination. As the sun rises over endless dunes, the men confront both the physical extremes of the landscape and the unsettling whispers of a hidden civilization that may lie beneath the sands. Their journey promises a blend of scientific intrigue and the timeless allure of a mystery waiting to be uncovered.
Language
fr
Duration
~6 hours (373K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Chuck Greif, wagner, www.archive.org and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-11-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1886–1962
Known for adventurous, atmospheric fiction, this French novelist became a huge popular success with Atlantida and went on to publish dozens of novels. His stories often blend travel, mystery, and romance, giving them a sweeping, cinematic feel.
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