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Baraka and the ruby a tale of treasure and betrayal
A pair of intertwined stories plays out in Central Asia and London. Baraka, a Tartar girl, seeks help from a golden bearded stranger who ignores her plea after a mine of rubles is found and a deadly pursuit ensues. In London, Margaret Donne and Lady Maud navigate engagements, wealth, and a proposed marriage as Rufus Van Torp pushes to claim Mme Cordova.
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Baraka
Central Asia
Rubles
Baraksa
Baad
Saad
Margaret Donne
Margarita da Cordova
London
Konstantin Lorotheti
Countess Li
Lady Maud
St. Petersburg
Rufis van Torp
van Torp
Margaret
Zandy Maud
Rufus
Maud
Nickel Trust
Mr. van Torp
New York
Mme. Cordova
Mons. Logotheti
Logotheti
Lady Maui