"At the Queen's Mercy" by Mabel Fuller Blodgett is an adventure story from the late 1800s that sets in the heart of Africa. It centers on John Dering and Gaston Lestrade, two men plunged into peril after a trading trip goes wrong, leaving them lost and surrounded by enemies. Their fate changes when they rescue Sagamoso, a wounded man who speaks of a hidden city, a treasure, and a captive woman named Astolba. Driven by Sagamoso's final wish, they embark on a risky quest filled with moral problems, facing the dangers of the wild and a powerful queen, and showing courage against a background of savagery and civilization.
At the Queen's Mercy
By Mabel Fuller Blodgett
In the savage heart of Africa, two stranded adventurers risk everything as they search for a hidden city, battling ruthless tribes and a deceptive queen to rescue a captive woman and claim a legendary treasure.
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About the AuthorMabel Fuller Blodgett (1869–1959) was a novelist and writer of children's books.
Mabel Fuller Blodgett (1869–1959) was a novelist and writer of children's books.
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