Samak the Ayyar: A Tale of Ancient Persia (Paperback)

Introduction
Part I
Section 1: The Princess of Chin
1. The Sun Prince
The Mystery of the Ring
The Witch Nurse
A Minstrel Maiden
The Witch’s Dungeon
The Vizier’s Son
A Fatal Banquet
Section 2: The People’s Defenders
The Grave Robber
The Prince of Machin
Stone Alley
Surrendering the Princess
Refuge Among Warriors
A Clash of Champions
Samak and Atashak
The Truce
Section 3: Machin
An Impregnable Fortress
Reinforcements
In the Enemy’s City
The Brothers
Enemy Agents
Rescue from Torture
New Friends
An Ocean of Warriors
Victory and Defeat
The Missing Princess
A Brave Envoy
The Wedding Thief
Sorkhvard’s Secret
Trail of a Lion
Massacre in a Canyon
31. Lovers Reunited
Part II
Section 5: Zafron Plains
32. King’s Bargain, Ayyars Dig
33. A Royal Marriage
34. Samak Fears for His Friends
35. Newlyweds Abducted
36. Battle of Princes
37. A Watchman’s Reward
38. Samak Is Captured
Section 6: Twelve Canyons
39. An Ayyar’s Daughter
40. The Royal Ring
41. The Ayyars of Twelve Canyons
42. Rescued by Her Rival
43. A Clan Divided
44. A Double Rescue
45. An Army Ambushed
46. Wine for a Feast
47. A Locked Gate
48. Message from a Princess
Section 7: Guran Meadow
49. An Ayyar’s Reward
50. A Life for a Life
51. In the Giant’s Lair
52. Death of a Prince
53. The Stone Warriors
54. A Plate of Halvah
55. Head of a Hero
To Be Continued
Guide to Kingdoms and Characters