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The Sphinx Emerald - cover

The Sphinx Emerald

Henry Bedford-Jones

Publisher: Ktoczyta.pl

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Summary

Imagine a single artifact that has been involved with every era and event from ancient Egypt to post-WWII.That’s the Sphinx Emerald. A strange jewel that wrought mischief and magic as it passed from hand to hand down the ages starts its strange eventful dramatic history here in Ancient Egypt... and crosses the paths of both simple folk and famous men such as Alexander the Great, Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, Leonardo da Vinci, Cardinal Richelieu.
Available since: 03/08/2022.
Print length: 25 pages.

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