Atlantida

'Atlantida' is a 1919 novel by Pierre Benoît that follows Lieutenant Olivier Ferrières and Captain André de Saint-Avit on a perilous expedition into the Sahara. The story intertwines themes of exploration, morality, and the legendary lost city of Atlantis, as Saint-Avit confesses to a shocking crime involving his friend, Lieutenant Morhange. The narrative explores the seductive and dangerous allure of Antinea, the queen of Atlantis, who ensnares men with her beauty, leading to a tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal. This work is notable for its blend of adventure and fantasy, reflecting early 20th-century French fiction.