The Orchid and the Emerald
Search for the Cure
by Timothy David Mack
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Pub Date Mar 29 2022 | Archive Date Jun 23 2022
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Description
William Gunn wants nothing more than a quiet life. After returning home from the Napoleonic wars, he accepts a position on the Duke of Devonshire’s idyllic estate. Destiny, however, intervenes when his young daughter Sarah falls prey to a mysterious sickness, and Gunn must strike out once more into the unknown and search for an unusual cure—the black orchid, a plant found only in the forbidding Amazon rainforest, where the last man who saw it went insane.
Across the Atlantic, American frontiersman Nathanial Yankee has left his country and his past behind to join a new revolution, fought by General Simón Bolívar to free South America from the Spanish. Nate, however, is no hero—he fights for land, and a chance at a fresh start.
Pursued by a cruel enemy in a race against time, William and Nate must survive the battlefields of the Spanish Main, cross the snow-covered peaks of the Andes, and finally reckon with the rulers of a dying Amazonian empire. For one man, the goal is a chance to save his daughter’s life; for the other, a priceless treasure beckons. If they cannot learn to work together, one of a thousand enemies will kill them (that is, if they don’t kill each other first).
Unbeknownst to them, both men are pawns in a far larger game, and some secrets cannot be hidden forever…
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"A wonderful historical adventure, The Orchid and The Emerald was difficult to put down once I started. From the Duke’s quiet, but unsettling English manor house, to war-torn South America, I was captivated by unending, white-knuckled spectacle and danger. I highly recommend The Orchid and The Emerald as a story which will leave you smiling and satisfied, but craving the sequel."
—Maxine Paetro, New York Times bestselling author
“The Orchid and the Emerald drew me in from the first page. Timothy David Mack has crafted a meaty, majestic adventure, spanning continents and offering a glimpse into the grand game of espionage and intrigues between empires. Dive in and enjoy!”
—James R. Benn, author of the Billy Boyle WWII mystery series
“If you want a deep dive into the machinations of post-Napoleonic England, or a trek through Simon Bolivar’s South America, then The Orchid and the Emerald is that book! Timothy David Mack has captured the essence of these disparate worlds and transported us there through the eyes of two very different men, following different paths to the same destination. A rousing tale!”
—Brian O’Neill, author of City of Destiny
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Author website: TDMNovels.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781665046794 |
| PRICE | $27.99 (USD) |
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Amanda H, Reviewer
I want to start off by saying that I received a complimentary ebook. In return for my honest thoughts and review. Thank to the publisher and to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review such amazing book. This being the author first book I highly recommend reading. I felt like I was watching old movie awhile reading this book. I wasn’t getting into this book in the beginning and felt like it wasn’t going to be the book for me. I was definitely wrong what a adventure this book took on. I love reading historical fiction and adventure with it two in one for me. The point of views confused me a little when reading but I got the hang of reading when those different point of views. William and Nate are my two favorite characters. I loved that William was willing to do anything for his daughter like any father would do, I can’t say any bad things about this book. I cant wait to get my own copy when this book releases on March 29, 2022 My reviews will be up on goodreads. On release day my review will be posted on amazon. Post a release day on instagram @amanda_coffee_books
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William and her daughter have no where to really go until William get recommend for a job working with the head gardener. Once daughter fells sick the duke beings in the Doctor. The Doctor has worried William that his daughter sickness will return if she doesn’t get the proper medicine to cure her. William is given a task that could end his life or save his little girl.
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