Frank Forester

A Kurdish guide spots Abdi the feared outlaw—and a German rival—rounding the rocky pass. Frank Forester can only watch from hiding and wonder: has Wonckhaus beaten him to the carpet?

In July 1914, Frank rides through the Armenian hills on a risky journey to buy an ancient Persian carpet, with his Armenian clerk Joseph and a band of uneasy companions. The heirloom could be the prize that proves Frank’s worth in his father’s carpet business, but rival dealers and dangerous alliances make every mile uncertain. Their guide, Ali, promises they are nearly there; the trail grows rougher, the night is drawing close, and Abdi’s armed party is on the move. Can Frank reach the Kurdish chief—and secure the carpet before his rival does?

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