{"product_id":"daughters-of-destiny-9781513210599","title":"Daughters of Destiny","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaughters of Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e (1906) is a novel by L. Frank Baum. Although he is more widely known as the author of the \u003ci\u003eLand of Oz\u003c\/i\u003e series, Baum also used several pseudonyms to make forays into more conventional fiction for adults. \u003ci\u003eDaughters of Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e, written under the pen name “Schuyler Staunton,” is a story of corruption, political intrigue, romance, and adventure. “When the American Construction Syndicate, of New York and Chicago, conceived the idea of laying a railway across Baluchistan, through the Alexandrian Pass and so into the Lower Indies—thus connecting Asia and Europe by the shortest possible route—it was regarded as a bold undertaking even for this gigantic corporation.” Despite the cost and difficulty of building a railroad across the mountainous desert landscape of Baluchistan, the American Construction Syndicate pushes forward for the sake of pride and greed. Appointed to lead a commission to the Baluchi ruler, Colonel Piedmont Moore travels abroad with his friend Dr. Warner, his daughter Janet, and Warner’s children Allison and Bessie. When they arrive in Baluchistan, they discover that the kingdom is undergoing a period of political unrest: the Khan is dying, and two princes are vying to inherit the throne. While \u003ci\u003eDaughters of Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e is far from the fantasy and fairy tale style most of Baum’s readers adore him for, it remains an entertaining work of adventure fiction for devoted fans of the \u003ci\u003eOz\u003c\/i\u003e series and newcomers alike. This edition of L. Frank Baum’s \u003ci\u003eDaughters of Destiny\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L. Frank Baum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48283766489339,"sku":"9781513210599","price":5.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_18c7bf0e-1dd6-4227-8642-79c77b971f9a.jpg?v=1771382595","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/daughters-of-destiny-9781513210599","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}