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In 1939, American archaeologist Gavin Kane is hired to aid a woman in locating her missing husband. While searching the deserts of Southern Arabia, Kane discovers the fabled Temple of Sheba, a wonder rivaling King Solomon’s mines. His investigation soon reveals a Nazi plot to convert the ancient site into a secret Hitler stronghold, thrusting him into a dangerous adventure amid the war’s far‑flung theaters.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Exploration Adventure
Authors: Jack Higgins
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