A Hundred Thousand Dragons

A Hundred Thousand Dragons by Dolores Gordon-Smith is a historical fiction novel published by Severn House on July 28, 2011. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Jack Haldean as he navigates a complex mystery set in the Roaring Twenties, where a few lines of poetry, a chance encounter in a London hotel, and a death in Sussex intertwine, leading him to a lost city in Arabia and the enigmatic tombs of the Whispering Dead.

Readers will find a narrative rich in intrigue as Haldean confronts a web of murder, theft, and deception. The plot delves into themes related to World War I and the historical context of the 20th century, offering a glimpse into the challenges faced during this tumultuous period. As Haldean seeks the truth he has long evaded, the stakes rise, revealing a reality as perilous as any dragon.