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Whence We Came (Large Print Edition)
Hardcover
Publisher: Douglas R Campbell Inc.
Published: Aug 21 2025
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.51
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Whence We Came by D. R. Campbell is an action-adventure tale set in the late 19th century, weaving together mystery, family loyalty, and fantasy.
The story follows Archie Campbell, a fourteen-year-old boy whose plan to take on part-time work at his uncle Arthur's lighthouse takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious accident leaves him gravely injured and in the care of Morgan Le Fay.
While recovering, Archie undergoes a profound transformation. Morgan imparts knowledge and skills to prepare him for a hidden destiny involving his family and the secret existence of malevolent beings and those who oppose them.
As Archie grows stronger, he learns his accident was not by happenstance but a deliberate act by forces seeking to prevent him from fulfilling his role in a larger struggle.
Back home, his family is consumed by grief, and the townspeople grow more fearful of Avalon Island's dark legends. Investigators uncover strange clues that hint at a vast conspiracy, while Archie must decide whether to return to his old life or embrace a new path fraught with danger and uncertainty.
With themes of courage and self-discovery, the story explores the boundaries of reality and the challenges of protecting the world from unseen threats.
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