Publisher's Synopsis
Sands of Gold is a novel written by Kathlyn Rhodes and originally published in 1919. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Diana Maynard. Diana is a wealthy heiress who is engaged to a man named Jack, but she is unhappy and feels trapped in her privileged life.One day, Diana meets a handsome and mysterious man named John Armitage, who sweeps her off her feet. John is a treasure hunter who is searching for a lost city of gold in the African desert. Despite warnings from her family and friends, Diana decides to leave her comfortable life behind and join John on his expedition.As they journey deeper into the desert, Diana and John face numerous challenges and dangers, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and rival treasure hunters. Along the way, they develop a deep and passionate love for each other, but their relationship is threatened by the secrets and betrayals that surround them.Sands of Gold is a thrilling adventure story that combines romance, mystery, and suspense. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of wealth and adventure. The novel is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure fiction and remains a popular read for fans of the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
