robe of earth, Book Four: a spiritual fantasy of the legendary Mary of Magdala

In Book Four, Mary Magdalene's Ascended Master sponsor, Lady Kwan Yin, escorts her to a great conclave in the legendary city of Shamballa. Then we find her going home with Jesus and their companion, Barata Arabo, riding Bactrian Camels through the desert. They teach and heal on the way and encounter sun-worshipers, merchantmen, and other travelers. Barata is on a quest to find The Book of Life. They join the Magi in Persepolis and detour to Kaspar's school of religious philosophy on an isla...