Project Gutenberg 2012-10-09 Public domain in the USA. 219 Le Queux, William 1864 1927 Queux, William Le Queux, William Tufnell Le Queux, William le Pearse, Alfred 1855 1933 Pearse, A. The Eye of Istar: A Romance of the Land of No Return Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Eye of Istar: A Romance of the Land of No Return" by William Le Queux is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a setting marked by conflict and mysticism, centering on the experiences of Zafar-Ben-A'Ziz, an Arab youth caught in the turbulent political and religious upheaval of Sudan, especially during the Mahdist movement. The story alludes to themes of love, adventure, and the exploration of a forbidden land, alluding to a romance between Zafar and Azala, a princess from Sokoto. The opening of the novel presents a richly woven tapestry of vibrant imagery and cultural detail. It begins with the narrator reflecting on his youth and the hardships he faced before being drawn into the chaotic world of war and religious fervor under the Khalifa Abdullah. As Zafar prepares to embark on a perilous expedition, the atmosphere is charged with excitement and tension, marked by the fervor of the soldiers and the looming threat of conflict. The narrative swiftly evolves into an encounter with the beautiful Princess Azala, setting the stage for a complex relationship entwined with the suspense of war and the mystery of their shared destinies as indicated by their identical birthmarks. The vivid descriptions and immersive storytelling hook the reader, promising a journey filled with intrigue and passion in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Adventure stories Mystery fiction Arabs -- Africa, Central -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Crime/Mystery Browsing: Fiction Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: Novels 739696 2025-06-16T15:50:40.826264 text/html 745763 2012-10-09T06:51:42 text/html; charset=utf-8 1825334 2025-06-16T15:50:54.170221 application/epub+zip 1838536 2025-06-16T15:50:45.373276 application/epub+zip 343532 2025-06-16T15:50:43.374245 application/epub+zip 3445761 2025-06-16T15:51:01.057179 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3404912 2025-06-16T15:50:52.714193 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 559809 2022-09-18T17:58:13.731698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 685895 2023-09-18T04:27:43.357322 text/plain 16856 2025-06-16T15:51:01.217154 application/rdf+xml 18467 2025-06-16T15:50:43.962231 image/jpeg 4137 2025-06-16T15:50:43.670250 image/jpeg 3176945 2025-06-16T15:50:40.929247 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia