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Lost Horizon

Lost Horizon

Hilton, James

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN10: 9376557905
ISBN13: 9789376557905
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 1 2026
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A mysterious plane crash in the shadow of the Himalayas strands a small group of Westerners in a world far removed from the one they know. Snowbound among remote mountains and swirling clouds, they stumble upon a hidden lamasery-a place untouched by time, where serenity reigns and the outside world's chaos fades into silence. Within these cloistered walls, the promise of Shangri-La beckons, offering both profound peace and unsettling questions. What secrets lie beneath the tranquil surface, and at what cost does this utopian adventure novel grant its refuge? Set against the haunting vastness of a Tibetan landscape, this is a tale that blends the pulse of 1930s adventure fiction with the meditative allure of eastern mysticism. The lost civilisation story unfolds with a subtle tension, as each character confronts the boundaries between duty and desire, escape and responsibility. The philosophical adventure book draws readers into a world where time slows, ambitions are re-examined, and the search for meaning becomes as pressing as the struggle for survival. The narrative's elegance lies in its ability to evoke both the grandeur of the mountains and the intimate dilemmas of the soul. Those drawn to escapist fiction novels and the mysteries of the interwar period will find themselves immersed in a setting that is both exotic and deeply human. The British author's deft prose captures the longing for sanctuary, the ache of memory, and the fragile hope that paradise might endure against the encroaching world. Collectors and connoisseurs of the classic adventure story will appreciate the careful restoration of this tale, which has inspired generations with its vision of hidden peace and enduring mystery. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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