ReviewsOne of the most memorable mystery adventure stories I've read in a long time. (Douglas Preston, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Dance of Death"), One of the most memorable mystery adventure stories I've read in a long time. (Douglas Preston, New York Times bestselling author of Dance of Death ), One of the most memorable mystery adventure stories I've read in a long time. (Douglas Preston, New York Timesbestselling author of Dance of Death)
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
SynopsisStill suffering lingering trauma from the Great War, Jade del Cameron sets off for Africa, determined to fulfill a man's dying a wish . . . and never expecting to become involved in murder., In 1919, when most women only dream of adventure, Jade del Cameron lives it. After growing up tough on a New Mexico ranch, then driving an ambulance along the front lines of World War I, she can fire a rifle with deadly precision and stare down men maddened by shell shock. Now, still suffering lingering trauma from the Great War, she sets off for Africa, determined to fulfill a man's dying wish...and never expecting to become involved in murder. Rich with romance, mystery, and adventure, "Mark of the Lion" introduces a fascinating new heroine and explores the elusive heart of a compelling and exotic world., In 1919, when most women only dream of adventure, Jade del Cameron lives it. After growing up tough on a New Mexico ranch, then driving an ambulance along the front lines of World War I, she can fire a rifle with deadly precision and stare down men maddened by shell shock. Now, still suffering lingering trauma from the Great War, she sets off for Africa, determined to fulfill a man's dying wish...and never expecting to become involved in murder. Rich with romance, mystery, and adventure, Mark of the Lionintroduces a fascinating new heroine and explores the elusive heart of a compelling and exotic world.
LC Classification NumberPS3601.R74M37 2006