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Dash for Khartoum

When a nursemaid mixes up her baby boy and the baby of the family she works for, the family decides to keep both. Years later, the nursemaid returns, intent on using the boys to get money. When the boy she chooses first refuses to help and instead runs away, his adopted family is willing to do everything they can to rescue him. But will it be enough when war threatens in the Sudan--the runaway's destination? - Summary by Adele de Pignerolles (13 hr 15 min)

Chapters

Mixed!

At Cheltenham

Gone

Back at School

Enlisted

Egypt

El-Teb

Tamanieb

The Camel Corps

An Unexpected Meeting

Abu Klea

Metemmeh

Abu Kru

A Slave

Bad News

In Disguise

A Runaway Slave

The Zareba

A Long Search

Found!

Home!