Robert Clay, who keeps his past as a mercenary secret, is an engineer at a mine in the jungle of a small South American country. He’s in love with the daughter of the American mine owner, but he’s got competition. They become caught up in a coup, and must take whatever measures necessary to survive the explosive revolution.
About the author
Richard Harding Davis (1864–1916) was an American journalist, war correspondent, short-story writer, playwright, and novelist. He worked in politics as well as fashion. He is best known for his colorful firsthand accounts as a war correspondent in six wars including the Spanish-American War, the Greco-Turkish War, the Boer War, and World War I. His well-known works include
Soldiers of Fortune and
Gallegher and Other Stories.