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The King of the Mountains is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for About, Edmond (1828–1885). The listed translation credits are Kingsbury, Carlton A., Mrs..
Catalogue synopsis
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"The King of the Mountains" by Edmond About is a French novel published in 1857. A German botanist searching for rare plants in Greece is kidnapped alongside a wealthy English mother and daughter by Hadgi-Stavros, a legendary brigand chief who once fought for Greek independence. As ransom demands mount and supposed rescuers prove corrupt, the captives discover that survival depends on navigating a treacherous world where heroism and villainy blur, and even escape may not bring the expected rewards.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The King of the Mountains
- Author credits: About, Edmond (1828–1885)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Kingsbury, Carlton A., Mrs.
Catalogue subjects
- Brigands and robbers -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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