The Wings of the Morning

The Wings of the Morning is a novel written by Louis Tracy. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Peter Blakeney. Peter is a British pilot who becomes involved in a dangerous mission to transport a valuable cargo across the Sahara desert.The cargo is a precious diamond that has been stolen from a wealthy family in India. Peter is tasked with flying the diamond to its rightful owner, but he soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous plot involving rival gangs and corrupt officials.As Peter navigates his way through the treacherous desert, he is forced to rely on his wits and his flying skills to survive. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful Frenchwoman named Yvonne and a mysterious Bedouin warrior named Ali.As the adventure unfolds, Peter must confront his own fears and weaknesses, and learn to trust in his own abilities. The Wings of the Morning is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and courage that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1903. Contents: The Wreck of the Sirdar; The Survivors; Discoveries; Rainbow Island; Iris to the Rescue; Some Explanations; Surprises; Preparations; The Secret of the Cave; Reality v. Romance-The Case for the Plaintiff; The fight; A Truce; Reality v. Romance-The Case for the Defendant; The Unexpected Happens; The Difficulty of Pleasing Everybody; Bargains, Great and Small; and Rainbow Island Again-And Afterward.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.