"The Golden Bough" by George Gibbs is an early 20th-century novel set in a war-torn landscape, where a soldier escapes captivity and encounters a mysterious young woman. The story follows Phil Rowland, an American soldier, as he seeks refuge after his escape and finds himself on the property of Tanya Korasov, a woman connected to a secretive and powerful organization. Their lives are further complicated by Kirylo Ivanitch, whose death at Rowland's hands triggers an unforeseen destiny. Rowland soon learns that he has fulfilled an ancient prophecy related to the Priesthood of Nemi, thrusting him into a world of conspiracy and high stakes during a time of conflict in Europe, exploring themes of loyalty, identity, and fate intertwined with historical events.
The Golden Bough
By George Gibbs
A fugitive soldier's desperate search for safety leads him to an ancient prophecy and a young woman guarded by deadly secrets, changing his destiny forever.
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About the AuthorGeorge Fort Gibbs was an American author, illustrator, artist, and screenwriter. As an author, he wrote more than 50 popular books, primarily adventure stories revolving around espionage in "exotic" locations. Several of his books were made into films. His illustrations appeared prominently in such magazines as The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, Redbook and The Delineator. He also illustrated some of his own novels, and the novels of others. As a painter he produced many portraits, and painted murals for Pennsylvania Station and Girard College in Philadelphia. His screenwriting credits include a film about the life of Voltaire.
George Fort Gibbs was an American author, illustrator, artist, and screenwriter. As an author, he wrote more than 50 popular books, primarily adventure stories revolving around espionage in "exotic" locations. Several of his books were made into films. His illustrations appeared prominently in such magazines as The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, Redbook and The Delineator. He also illustrated some of his own novels, and the novels of others. As a painter he produced many portraits, and painted murals for Pennsylvania Station and Girard College in Philadelphia. His screenwriting credits include a film about the life of Voltaire.
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