
A restless wanderer slips from a smuggler’s boat into the fog‑filled streets of 18th‑century London, pursued by Bow Street constables and haunted by the echo of clashing steel. He darts through narrow alleys, his cloak fluttering, his sword flashing, as the city’s shadows become a battlefield of wits and survival. This opening thrusts listeners into a pulse‑quickening chase that blends street‑level intrigue with the promise of a larger, perilous quest.
Beyond the bustling lanes, the story widens to the wilderness of the New World, where the ancient “Long House” peoples watch their lands crumble under European expansion. Their council fire speaks of lost nations, broken treaties, and a fateful alliance with a determined governor. As the protagonist’s path converges with indigenous warriors and colonial ambitions, the “Doom Trail” looms—a treacherous route that will test loyalties, courage, and the very meaning of freedom.
The narrative balances gritty urban pursuit with sweeping frontier drama, inviting listeners to experience a world where cultures clash, secrets are traded, and every step forward could shape the fate of an entire continent.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (518K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Brentano's, 1921, copyright 1922.
Credits
Al Haines
Release date
2023-05-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1887–1945
An adventurous early-20th-century writer, he turned real-world reporting and travel into fast-moving historical fiction. Best known for his work in pulp magazines, he wrote sea stories, swashbucklers, and sweeping tales set across centuries.
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