The Eye of Istar

The Eye of Istar: A Romance of the Land of No Return is a novel written by William Le Queux. The story follows the adventures of the protagonist, a young man named Guy Poynton, who travels to the Land of No Return, a mysterious and dangerous place that is said to be home to the Eye of Istar, a legendary gemstone of immense power.As Guy sets out on his journey, he encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful princess, a treacherous wizard, and a group of ruthless bandits. Along the way, he must use his wits and his courage to overcome numerous obstacles and challenges, including deadly traps, fierce battles, and magical spells.As Guy draws closer to the Eye of Istar, he begins to realize that the gemstone is not just a powerful artifact, but also a source of great danger. He must decide whether to use the Eye for his own purposes, or to destroy it before it falls into the wrong hands.Filled with action, adventure, and romance, The Eye of Istar is a thrilling tale of heroism and self-discovery set in a fantastical world of magic and mystery.1897. O Reader! wipe the dust of boredom and fatigue from the speculum of thy mind, withdraw the tongue of blame into thy palate, and lend a willing ear to this my Tarik; for, verily, I have elucidated the secret of the mystic Land of the No Return; I have torn the veil that hideth the Great Sin from the eyes of men, and have gazed into the Eye of Istar. �������Imsh Allah!������� Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.