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Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she's an extraordinary
individual. In overalls or in a maharaja's turban, this unique
gorilla moves among humans without speaking but understanding
everything. She and the Chief are devoted comrades who operate a
cargo boat. A job they are offered pays big bucks, but the deal
ends badly, and the Chief is falsely convicted of murder. For Sally
Jones this is the start of a harrowing quest for survival and to
clear the Chief's name. Powerful forces are working against her,
and they will do anything to protect their secrets.
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The False Rose (Hardcover)
Peter Graves; Jakob Wegelius
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R461
R437
Discovery Miles 4 370
Save R24 (5%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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When Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped
necklace hidden onboard their beloved Hudson Queen, it's the start
of another perilous adventure for the seafaring gorilla and her
faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery,
they set sail for Glasgow, but there fall into the clutches of one
of the city's most ruthless gangs, commanded by a fearsome smuggler
queen who will stop at nothing to snatch the necklace for herself.
Held prisoner hundreds of miles from friendship and safety, Sally
Jones must use all her strength, determination and compassion to
escape and unravel the mysterious story of the False Rose - a
twisting tale leading all the way from Lisbon to Shetland and the
South Seas.
When Sally Jones and The Chief discover a curious rose-shaped
necklace hidden onboard their beloved Hudson Queen, it's the start
of another perilous adventure for the seafaring gorilla and her
faithful friend. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery,
they set sail for Glasgow, but there fall into the clutches of one
of the city's most ruthless gangs, commanded by a fearsome smuggler
queen who will stop at nothing to snatch the necklace for herself.
Held prisoner hundreds of miles from friendship and safety, Sally
Jones must use all her strength, determination and compassion to
escape and unravel the mysterious story of the False Rose - a
twisting tale leading all the way from Lisbon to Shetland and the
South Seas.
This is the story of a gorilla like no other. This is the story of
a fantastic voyage across the world, from the Congolese rainforest
to the grand bazaar of Istanbul, from Borneo to London, Singapore
and beyond. The story of a mysterious jewel thief and a sad sailor
with a heart of gold. A story of friendship and adventure on the
high seas. This is the story of Sally Jones.
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