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The Ruby Sword: A Romance of Baluchistan (1899)

The Ruby Sword: A Romance of Baluchistan (1899)

Mitford, Bertram
Pifford, Harold

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ISBN10: 1160009570
ISBN13: 9781160009577
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 17 2010
Pages: 342
Weight: 1.48
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ruby Sword: A Romance of Baluchistan is a novel written by Bertram Mitford in 1899. The story is set in the rugged and remote region of Baluchistan, which is located in present-day Pakistan and Iran. The protagonist of the story is a British officer named Captain George Wingate, who is sent to Baluchistan to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances of British officers and soldiers. Upon his arrival, Captain Wingate meets a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Zuleika, who is the daughter of the local chieftain. Zuleika becomes Captain Wingate's guide and ally as he navigates the treacherous landscape and tries to unravel the mystery of the disappearances. Together, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including rival chieftains, treacherous spies, and fierce warriors.As Captain Wingate and Zuleika grow closer, they must also confront the growing threat of a rebellion against British rule in Baluchistan. The rebels are led by a charismatic and ruthless leader named Mir Khan, who possesses a legendary ruby sword that is said to grant its wielder invincibility in battle. The Ruby Sword is a thrilling adventure story that combines romance, intrigue, and action. It offers a vivid portrayal of a fascinating and little-known region of the world, and explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice in the face of danger.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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