Set in a district of the Cape Colony, a British settlement in South
Africa, young Allan Quatermain and Marie Marias meet when they
share the same tutor. Though they quickly befriend each other,
their friendship is frowned upon by Marie's father, since Marie is
Dutch, and Allan is English. Despite her father's distain, Marie
and Allan get closer as they grow. After Allan helps save Marie's
life, their relationship becomes more passionate. In attempts to
end their romance, Marie's father promises her hand in marriage to
her cousin, Hernan Pereira. When Marie refuses, her father decides
to move their family, participating in the Great Trek of 1836, in
which a mass of Dutch South Africans migrated north to escape the
influence of colonial Britain. However, as they travel into lands
of unpredictable danger, the group runs low on supplies and is
threatened by a group of aggressive natives. After Marie writes to
Allan, concerned about this danger, he rushes to help save them.
But as he follows in the footsteps on their long journey, Allan
becomes concerned that he will not make it in time, and wonders if
the group would even accept his help if he did. Marie by H. Rider
Haggard has been regarded as a fan favorite of the author's work,
praised for its exciting action and compelling romance. Featuring
prominent events in African history, Marie provides a unique
perspective and a plot loosely inspired by real events. Written
with masterful prose, Marie is heart-wrenching, thrilling, and
provides meaningful backstory of Allan Quatermain, the prolific
star of many of Haggard's novels. First published in 1912, the
action and romance of Marie has remained to be fresh and engrossing
to a modern audience, simultaneously upholding the novelty of
classic literature. This edition of Marie by H. Rider Haggard
features an eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font
that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, Marie
caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the original
innovation and adventure of H. Rider Haggard's work.
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