
A young prince, the last heir of a vanished kingdom, is whisked away on a desperate ride through the harsh highlands of Yucatán and Guatemala. Indigenous riders, bound by ancient codes, protect the child while a ruthless band of mercenaries hunts him, believing his blood can legitimize a new ruler. The opening thrusts listeners into a vivid jungle landscape, where towering trees and storm‑laden mountains echo the tension between tradition and ambition.
As the chase intensifies, the child’s fate becomes a tangled web of loyalty, betrayal, and the mysterious power of the jaguar spirit that seems to guard him. Along the way he encounters colorful characters—warriors, outlaws, and strangers—each with their own motives for the boy’s survival or demise. The story promises a pulse‑quickening adventure that explores identity, honor, and the wild beauty of a world caught between myth and history.
Language
fi
Duration
~7 hours (448K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2016-03-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1839–1908
A 19th-century German storyteller who moved easily between stage and page, he wrote historical adventures and popular fiction for a wide readership. His life in Kassel and his work in the theater gave his books a lively, dramatic feel.
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