Length7h 43m
About this audiobook
David Crawfurd leaves the quiet hills of Scotland for a high-stakes adventure in the heart of South Africa. Upon arrival, he discovers a massive uprising brewing, led by a charismatic figure claiming to be the successor to Prester John. Navigating treacherous terrain and ancient legends, David must stop a revolution that threatens the entire continent. This fast-paced narrative blends colonial intrigue with the pulse of a classic manhunt. It is a legendary tale of courage, hidden treasures, and the clash of civilizations.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.6 (1.1K)
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GenreAction and Adventure, General Fiction
Length7 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I THE MAN ON THE KIRKCAPLE SHORE
2CHAPTER II FURTH! FORTUNE!
3CHAPTER III BLAAUWILDEBEESTEFONTEIN
4CHAPTER IV MY JOURNEY TO THE WINTER-VELD
5CHAPTER V MR WARDLAW HAS A PREMONITION
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6CHAPTER VI THE DRUMS BEAT AT SUNSET
7CHAPTER VII CAPTAIN ARCOLL TELLS A TALE
8CHAPTER VIII I FALL IN AGAIN WITH THE REVEREND JOHN LAPUTA
9CHAPTER IX THE STORE AT UMVELOS’
10CHAPTER X I GO TREASURE-HUNTING
11CHAPTER XI THE CAVE OF THE ROOIRAND
12CHAPTER XII CAPTAIN ARCOLL SENDS A MESSAGE
13CHAPTER XIII THE DRIFT OF THE LETABA
14CHAPTER XIV I CARRY THE COLLAR OF PRESTER JOHN
15CHAPTER XV MORNING IN THE BERG
16CHAPTER XVI INANDA’S KRAAL
17CHAPTER XVII A DEAL AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
18CHAPTER XVIII HOW A MAN MAY SOMETIMES PUT HIS TRUST IN A HORSE
19CHAPTER XIX ARCOLL’S SHEPHERDING
20CHAPTER XX MY LAST SIGHT OF THE REVEREND JOHN LAPUTA
21CHAPTER XXI I CLIMB THE CRAGS A SECOND TIME
22CHAPTER XXII A GREAT PERIL AND A GREAT SALVATION
23CHAPTER XXIII MY UNCLE’S GIFT IS MANY TIMES MULTIPLIED
24IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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