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Harilek

    Harilek is a romantasy and sci-fi romance novel by Martin Louis Alan Gompertz.

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    It is in the public domain in the United States and free to read on Project Gutenberg.

    About Harilek

    "Harilek: A Romance" by “Ganpat” is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Central Asia, the book seems to weave a tale of adventure and discovery intertwined with romance, featuring a central character named Harry Lake, who appears to have a keen sense for exploration and a longing for life beyond the ordinary. The narrative hints at themes of exploration, romance, and the quest for hidden truths, involving elements such as buried cities and encounters with mythical beings. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Harry Lake, a soldier drawn into a life of adventure after years of military service. As he reflects on his choice to explore Central Asia instead of returning to England, he reminisces about the friends he has met along the way, notably John Wrexham, with whom he discusses a fantastic journey based on Wrexham’s great-great-uncle’s diary. Wrexham reveals a tale of a mysterious burial site in the desert and a dead white man that connects to ancient Greek heritage. This sparks the desire for Lake and his companions to embark on an expedition to uncover the hidden secrets of the Gobi Desert, blending elements of romance, adventure, and exploration into the narrative's foundation.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Science fiction
    • Fantasy fiction
    • Love stories
    • Adventure stories
    • Asia, Central

    Quick answers

    Who wrote Harilek?

    Harilek was written by Martin Louis Alan Gompertz.

    What genre is Harilek?

    It is usually shelved as Romantasy, Science Fiction Romance, Adventure and Victorian Science Fiction.

    Is Harilek free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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