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    Through Mines of Deception
    Through Mines of Deception
    Through Mines of Deception
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    Through Mines of Deception

    By P J Thorndyke

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    On the scorching plains of the Zimbabwe Plateau a thrilling adventure is set in motion to prevent a catastrophic war between Boers, Zulus and British redcoats.

    Archaeologist Lazarus Longman is contacted by an agent of the British Empire and given an important mission; find the mythical gold mines of Great Zimbabwe before the Boers do and prevent revolution in Southern Africa.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherP J Thorndyke
    Release dateNov 18, 2016
    Through Mines of Deception
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    P J Thorndyke

    P. J. Thorndyke is a writer of Steampunk, Fantasy and Adventure fiction inspired by the trashier side of pop culture like dime novels, pulp magazines, and grindhouse movies.

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