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Vernon Milbourne, orphaned since childhood and haunted by a recurring dream, travels with his protective lawyer‑MP friend Sir Edward Leithen on an Aegean cruise to the enigmatic island of Plakos. The island’s rich myths and local superstitions pull Vernon into a world of intrigue and danger. An encounter with a beautiful woman turns his fascination into obsession, propelling him on a thrilling adventure that tests his resolve and threatens the safety of those around him.
First publish date: 1926
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Action Adventure
Authors: John Buchan
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