Publisher's Synopsis
The Green Stone by Harold MacGrath is a thrilling novel set in the early 20th century. The story follows the adventures of the charming and cunning adventurer, David Blackburn, who sets out on a quest to find a mysterious green stone that holds great power and wealth. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Zita Dane, who may hold the key to his success.As David navigates the treacherous waters of international intrigue and dangerous enemies, he must also confront his own inner demons and reconcile his past mistakes. With twists and turns at every corner, The Green Stone is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and redemption that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1924. MacGrath, a prolific writer, wrote for newspapers until 1890 when he published his first novel Arms and the Woman. The Green Stone begins: A pair of rogues, to begin with petty thieves, who preyed upon the thrift of others; ready to kill if their way was barred, ready to run always, being cowardly like their ancient progenitors, the coyotes. A gray night, filled with rain and autumnal whisperings-leaves and shrubs and boughs mourning their departed glories. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
