Peril Finders

Peril Finders

by George Manville Fenn

Set against the backdrop of California's fruit-growing industry, this adventure novel follows a group of settlers seeking a prospector's tales of ancient cities and gold. Their journey takes them through perilous landscapes, encounters with Apaches, and the discovery of an abandoned city. After years of exploration, they return to find their community transformed, leaving a lasting impact on their lives.

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George Manville Fenn

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George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written for young adults. His final book was a biography of his fellow writer for j...

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