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When a youthful priest is framed for murder, his quest to clear his name turns into a life‑changing odyssey. Escaping the law, he boards trains, sails across seas, and flies on airships, traversing continents in search of the secrets that shaped him. Along the way, he confronts danger, forms unlikely friendships, and questions his own identity as he pursues justice.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Timothee de Fombelle
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