We travelled along a ridge, from where we hoped to glimpse rising smoke from King’s fire. On the fifteenth day, our efforts were rewarded.

Douglas Mawson suddenly halted, embarrassed that he had once again let his excitement get the better of him. The Professor glared at him.

Surprisingly, Gordian did not put up much of a fight. Whether the troops were daunted by Alexander's prestige, intimidated by his immense...

The following story is historical fiction. During the First World War, Anzacs, consisting of Australian and New Zealand troops, had been...