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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Athelstan King is a secret agent for the British Raj. This novel
describes his adventures among the (mostly Muslim) tribes of the
north with the mystical woman adventurer Yasmini and the Turkish
mullah Muhammed Anim.
Tros and the Roman Empire turn to the Egypt of the Pharaohs
In this, the fifth volume of the saga of Tros, king of Samothrace,
sea captain and adventurer, our hero finds himself once more
enmeshed in the web of intrigue that surrounds the machinations of
Julius Caesar in his perpetual lust to take and keep power in the
turbulent days of Imperial Rome. Tros's relationship with his
adversary continues to be ambivalent as by turns he finds himself
opposed and allied to his ruthless counterpart. Now another great
figure has joined Tros and Caesar on the stage of the ancient
world. Cleopatra-Queen of Egypt-is a formidable character ever
ready to play the game of intrigue, betrayal and shifting loyalties
to suit her own objectives. Blood will surely be spilt and once
again Tros finds himself inexorably caught up in monumental events
that threaten his life and those he loves.
Cottswold Ommony has guts and influence. He's in the Secret
Service, and heading for McGregor's office. No one in India knows
what Ommony will do next.And it's a good thing. Because there are
evils on the land -- evils like OM, the Secret of the Abhor Valley.
High adventure on the roof of the world
At the age of sixteen British author Talbot Mundy (William
Lancaster Gribbon) ran away from home and travelled extensively
through India, Africa, the Middle East and the Orient-an experience
that stood him in good stead as he later crafted his bestselling
novels. During this time he made his living as a petty criminal and
confidence trickster. By the time he was twenty nine he had changed
his name to Talbot Mundy, was living in the United States of
America and had embarked on a writing career. He was well known as
an author of novels with recurring characters and among his best
known creations are Tros of Samothrace, Jimgrim and the principal
character of the two novels in this Leonaur two-in-one
edition-Lobsang Pun. 'The Most Reverend Lobsang Pun, ' known to all
as 'Old Ugly Faces, ' is a mystical monk of venerable age, who
lives in Tibet, a magical land of forbidden places and secret
mountain fastnesses. 'The Thunder Dragon's Gate, ' the first novel
here, is a high-spirited tale of heroic adventure featuring Tom
Grayne and an audience pleasing fantastical creature or two for
good measure. In 'Old Ugly Face, ' also featuring Tom Grayne, the
Dalai Lama has died and the traditional search to find the new
incarnation has begun, but Lobsang Pun intends to influence events
in the interests of cosmic balance and world sanity. These high
ideals are, of course, wrapped up in an absorbing story of love,
jealousy, international intrigue, treachery, adversity and
daring-do. This is an excellent opportunity for collectors to
possess both Lobsang Pun novels in one substantial special
edition.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Set during the reign of the Emperor Commodus, here is Talbot
Mundies tale of palace intrigue, the brutalities and debaucheries
of Rome, and a man who would make himself ruler of the civilized
world! Features an introduction by scholar Darrell Schweitzer.
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The Lion of Petra
Talbot Mundy
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Tros of Samothrace is the Purple Pirate
The epic saga of the ancient world-Tros of Samothrace-draws to a
conclusion in this sixth-and final-volume. Julius Caesar has been
assassinated and Queen Cleopatra of Egypt finds herself in a
perilous position and desperate for allies to secure her power.
Mark Antony comes into her life and once again the plotting begins
and once again Tros is drawn into danger. Great perils will have to
be overcome before Tros can safely feel the deck of his purple
sailed, serpent prowed ship beneath his feet and a fair wind at his
back. This is another satisfying helping from Talbot Mundy-one of
the finest writers of this genre and much admired by some of it's
most famous exponents including Robert E Howard of Conan fame. All
six Tros adventures are now available from Leonaur in complementing
covers in hard and soft cover.
54 B.C. - Rome- Tros treads in the streets of his sworn enemies!As
Tros of Samothrace continues in his attempts to confound Caesar's
plans for the invasion of Britain, he journeys to the Eternal City
to seek the aid of its great leaders-and Caesar's opponents-Cato,
Pompey and the Vestal Virgins themselves! While in Rome, Tros
bizarrely finds himself serving Caesar's interests as well as his
own and those of his allies. Then his crew is captured. As intrigue
follows intrigue Tros becomes embroiled in the Circus Maximus-with
its chariot races and sudden death in the gladiatorial arena. This
is the fourth Tros of Samothrace adventure-with more in this
enthralling series available from Leonaur! Look out for Wolves of
the Tiber, Dragons of the North and Serpent of the Waves, all
available now-with more to come!
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