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A bold and spirited reimagining of the myth of Odysseus, The
World's Desire begins with Odysseus utterly alone. His kingdom of
Ithaca is an empty, abandoned wasteland. His beloved wife Penelope
is dead and his patron goddess Athena has forsaken him. The famous
wanderer is without kin and without purpose on an island he no
longer knows. But then Aphrodite visits Odysseus and sends him on a
quest to find the world's desire, the face that launched a thousand
ships: the woman he once knew as Helen of Troy. Armed with his
legendary bow, Odysseus's final journey takes him to a court riven
by murderous factions, ruled by a queen who is haunted by dreams of
Odysseus's face. . .
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The World's Desire (Paperback)
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Originally published in 1890, The World's Desire follows a
wandering man's odyssey as he discovers the traumatic fate of his
loved ones and native land. He is forced to embark on a new
adventure led by the old gods. The story centers the fabled hero of
Ithaca, Odysseus, as he returns from his latest trek. Instead of
finding his wife and son, he's blindsided by a natural disaster
including a deadly plague. His former home is in shambles and his
wife Penelope is a casualty. Odysseus is overcome by grief and
inspired to reconnect with his old love, Helen of Troy. Set in
Ancient Egypt, Odysseus becomes embroiled in the local politics and
personal relationships of its most powerful people. The World's
Desire is a vibrant adventure fantasy inspired by classic Greek
mythology. Co-written by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang, it
delivers a high-stakes tale of tragedy and triumph. With an
eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this
edition of The World's Desire is both modern and readable.
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She (Paperback)
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She (1887), an intoxicating mix of adventure, fantasy, and romance,
is an underappreciated classic of English literature. Among his
most successful works, She -which was inspired by Haggard's
experience living in South Africa-helped the author establish his
reputation as a leading writer of his generation and an invaluable
pioneer of the lost world genre of fantasy fiction. Horace Holly, a
young Cambridge professor, receives an unexpected opportunity from
an older colleague: in exchange for knowledge about an ancient
secret, Holly must agree to become the caretaker of Vincey's son in
the event of his untimely death. Cautious yet intrigued, Holly
accepts, and is presented with a locked metal box and a set of
cryptic instructions. The next day, Vincey dies, leaving the young
Leo as his ward. Unable to open the box until Leo has turned 25,
Holly settles into his career and duties as a father until the time
is right. Years later, they open it to discover the Sherd of
Amenartas, confirming Vincey's story and inspiring them to journey
to the heart of Africa. There, they fall captive to the Amahagger
tribe, a lost people ruled by a powerful, divine queen. Soon, they
are brought to a subterranean palace in the ruined city of Kor,
where She-who-must-be-obeyed awaits. To read H. Rider Haggard's She
is to enter a universe that could only be imagined by one of the
greatest adventure writers of all time-at the height of his
literary powers, no less. Published in book form in after being
serialized in The Graphic, a British weekly magazine, She is an
epic of high fantasy that sheds light on how the intricacies of
empire circulated in the popular imagination of British subjects
during the reign of Queen Victoria. For the modern reader, it is
both a finely written tale of action and discovery, and a document
of a world that is far from lost. Stories such as Haggard's serve
as reminders that we are never as far as we think from the sins of
the past, that these "mysterious" and "exotic" lands of myth and
adventure not only existed long before European conquest, but
survive to this day in its shadow. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new edition of H.
Rider Haggard's She is a classic of English literature reimagined
for modern readers.
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Allan's Wife (Paperback)
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When young Allan Quatermain, a boy who would later be known for his
heroic adventures, saves a young girl named Stella from a fire,
they become quick friends. However, when Stella's mother leaves her
daughter and husband for a new life, Stella's father is so ashamed
that he moves them away into the wilderness. Upset, but too young
to contest it, Stella and Allan move on and lose touch. Growing up
in both England and South Africa, Allan experiences a myriad of
adventures, including duel witch doctors, challenging hunts, and
tragic deaths. One day, after a serious accident leaves Allan badly
wounded, he and Stella are serendipitously reunited. Able to return
the favor from childhood, Stella saves Allan, nursing him back to
health and fostering a new relationship. Unwilling to lose touch
again, Allan and Stella stay together, their relationship evolving
and adapting as they grow together and go on adventures. However,
as they remain in a region of unpredictable danger, the couple's
life and relationship are tested by fate, causing conflicts bigger
than anything they had ever faced before. The origins and backstory
of H. Rider Haggard's reoccurring character, Allan Quatermain, is
explored and revealed in Allan's Wife. Elaborating on details
mentioned in other novels featuring Quatermain, Allan's Wife
explores Quatermain's early life, the fate of his parents, and the
love story between he and Stella. Featuring heart-pounding action,
sweet sentiment, and wonderful adventures, Allan's Wife is a
compelling work of short fiction. Written in imaginative and simple
prose, this H. Rider Haggard novel is accessible to all ages. First
published in 1889, Allan's Wife has remained fresh and exciting,
appealing to readers' sense of adventure and sentiment. This
edition of Allan's Wife by H. Rider Haggard features a striking new
cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and
readable. With these accommodations, Allan's Wife caters to a
contemporary audience while preserving the original innovation and
adventure of H. Rider Haggard's work.
H. Rider Haggard's Benita, An African Romance portrays a strong and
brave protagonist as she embarks on a classic adventure. Set in
Africa during the early 19th century, Benita, An African Romance
features hidden temples, lost treasure, shipwrecks, reincarnations,
run-ins with natives, and ghosts. With the fusion of adventure,
romance, and supernatural genres, Benita, An African Romance is
gripping from start to finish. Benita Clifford grew up in England,
away from the father that her mother refused to marry due to his
struggle with addiction. Benita's happy life in England comes to an
end, however, when her mother tragically passes away, prompting
Benita to move back to Africa per her father's request. Benita's
adventure starts long before she sets foot on African land, as she
encounters the turbulent sea and becomes enamored by a man named
Robert Seymour. As the journey continues, Benita and Seymour grow
closer, but their young relationship is threatened by a force of
nature. Benita arrives in Africa shaken, but ready to start anew.
When she hears of a quest for lost Portuguese treasure, Benita is
eager to join the adventure with her father and his partner. As
they trek through land unknown, Benita and the expedition group
brave countless challenges, including hostile native groups,
shocking discoveries, dangerous environments, and a mysterious
seventeenth century ghost. This edition of Benita, An African
Romance by H. Rider Haggard features an eye-catching new cover and
professional design which makes it both modern and readable. With
these accommodations, Benita, An African Romance caters to a
contemporary audience while preserving the original mastery and
adventure of H. Rider Haggard's work.
Three men trek to the remote African interior in search of a lost friend - and reach, at the end of a perilous journey, an unknown land cut off from the world, where terrible dangers threaten anyone who ventures near the spectacular diamond mines of King Solomon.
When Brother John, a man known for wandering around Africa for
years, tells Allan Quatermain about a rare and gorgeous orchid
hidden in the wild flora of Africa, Quatermain is determined to
find one. When he does, he travels to England and meets Stephen
Somers, who collects special flowers. Somers was eager to buy the
orchid, but after a mix up at an auction, he finds himself in
trouble with his family. Nevertheless, Somers still desperately
wants one of the African orchids, and offers to accompany
Quatermain and finance the journey to recover another flower. Never
one to turn down an expedition, Quatermain agrees, and together,
they begin their expedition in Africa, determined to find the
orchid that Brother John had described as the largest flower in the
region. However, as their adventure unfolds, the men face
unanticipated struggles. While they continue their search, the men
must work together and think quick to survive the unexpected,
trekking through land unknown, fighting battles, leading rescue
missions, and navigating daunting encounters with cannibals, slave
traders, and a giant gorilla. Filled with thrilling action, narrow
escapes, and wonderful descriptions, Allan and the Holy Flower by
H. Rider Haggard is a page-turning 19th century adventure novel.
Set in colonial Africa, Haggard includes a setting that is not
often depicted in English literature. First published in 1915,
Allan and the Holy Flower remains to be a fresh and thrilling
action- adventure, delighting audiences with its quick pace and
nail-biting conflicts. Written in imaginative, yet accessible
prose, Allan and the Holy Flower is a classic adventure novel
perfect for all ages. This edition of Allan and the Holy Flower by
H. Rider Haggard features a striking new cover design and is
printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, Allan and the Holy Flower caters to a contemporary
audience while preserving the original innovation and adventure of
H. Rider Haggard's work.
'Don't you see that we are buried alive?' When Allan Quatermain is
approached by Sir Henry Curtis and his friend Captain Good to
search for Sir Henry's missing brother, deep in the African
interior, he agrees to lead their expedition. Quatermain has a map
to the fabled King Solomon's Mines, whose treasure the missing man
sought to attain. Their journey takes them to Kukuanaland, where
they find a warrior tribe in thrall to King Twala. Soon the white
men are embroiled in a desperate tribal battle, and Quatermain's
expedition can only reach its goal with the aid of Gagool, the
ancient 'mother' no one trusts. Haggard's exciting adventure story
captivated readers when it was first published in 1885. It helped
inaugurate a wave of 'lost world' romances inspired by the exploits
of British explorers in colonial Africa. This new edition looks at
Haggard's own African experiences and unlikely literary success,
and his ambivalent attitude to the native tribes and the ravages of
the British Empire. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford
World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature
from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's
commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a
wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions
by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text,
up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Cleopatra (Paperback)
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The Yellow God
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The People of the Mist, an intoxicating mix of adventure, fantasy,
and romance, is an underappreciated classic of English literature.
Lesser-known among Rider's works, this novel is perhaps more famous
for being the origin of the phrase "Per Ardua ad Astra"-through
hardship to the stars-than it is as a story that endures over a
century after its publication. Shaken by the loss of his fortune,
abandoned by the woman he was to marry, Leonard Outram risks all he
has left to search across Africa for all he could hope to gain. On
the way, he befriends a young Zulu named Otter, who guides and
assists him in a hostile land. Together, the two rescue a young
Portuguese woman named Juanna Rodd and her nursemaid, Soa, from
slavery. In the face of danger-and Soa's mistrust-Outram finds love
all over again. When the group finally discovers the fabled People
of the Mist, it quickly becomes clear that in order to gain what
they came in search for-the wealth of a powerful kingdom-they will
first have to survive in a land torn apart by conflict between
royalty and a reptilian god. From beginning to end, Haggard's story
of escape and survival is sure to keep readers immersed in its
world and guaranteed to leave them wanting more. To read H. Rider
Haggard's The People of the Mist is to enter a universe that could
only be imagined by one of the greatest adventure writers of all
time-at the height of his literary powers, no less. Published in
book form in 1894 after being serialized in the weekly magazine
Tit-Bits, Haggard's novel is an epic of high fantasy that sheds
light on how the intricacies of empire circulated in the popular
imagination of British subjects during the reign of Queen Victoria.
For the modern reader, it is both a finely-written tale of action
and discovery, and a document of a world that is far from lost.
Stories such as Haggard's serve as reminders that we are never as
far as we think from the sins of the past, that these "mysterious"
and "exotic" lands of myth and adventure not only existed long
before European conquest, but survive to this day in its shadow.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this new edition of H. Rider Haggard's The People of
the Mist is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern
readers.
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Marie - A Novel (Hardcover)
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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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She and Allan (Hardcover)
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"An imaginative, entertaining adventure story."-E.F. Bleiler
"Enchantment is just what this writer exercised; he fixed pictures
in our minds that thirty years have been unable to wear
away."-Graham Green She and Allan is one of H. Rider Haggard's most
exciting novels of adventure and romance. In bringing together two
of his most compelling characters, Allan Quatermain, the quirky
English Big-Game hunter and explorer, and the seductive and iconic
supernatural African Queen Ayesha, or popularly know as
"she-who-must-be-obeyed", Haggard has created one of the most
exciting stories in his body of work. When Allan Quatermain seeks
out the Zulu witch-doctor Zikali in the south of Africa to
determine if he can communicate with the dead, he is instructed to
travel to a lost kingdom deep in the interior of Africa. Zikali
reveals that the truth of his inquiry will only be revealed if
Quatermain delivers a message to a mysterious and supernatural
white sorceress who rules over a tribe living in the ruins of an
ancient city. Quatermain sets out on a perilous journey through
uncharted lands full of cannibals, wild beasts, and treacherous
brushes with death. When he finally reaches the rubble of the lost
kingdom of Kor, he is summoned into the presence of the immortal
Queen Ayesha, "she-who-must-be-obeyed," and is requested to lead
her army into battle against the dreaded kingdom of Rezu. A
spellbinding tale of supernatural fiction, She and Allan is one of
the most intriguing and exotic works of early 20th century Fantasy.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of She and Allan is both modern and
readable.
Originally published in 1904, Stella Fregelius: A Tale of Three
Destinies centers an unconventional love triangle between a man,
his cousin and an unexpected beauty. It's a complex drama that
explores the power of love in the most unusual circumstance. Morris
Monk is a young inventor who is engaged to his first cousin, Mary.
Even though she is supportive and caring, Morris's heart belongs to
another. He falls in love with Stella Fregelius, the beautiful
young daughter of the new church rector. Despite his commitment to
Mary, Morris is drawn to Stella with the two establishing an
unwavering spiritual connection. When tragedy strikes, his personal
and professional relationships are traumatized forcing him to
reckon with his past choices. Stella Fregelius: A Tale of Three
Destinies is a captivating tale of forbidden romance infused with
science fiction and the supernatural. H. Rider Haggard delivers a
thrilling story led by a conflicted and often tortured protagonist.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Stella Fregelius: A Tale of Three
Destinies is both modern and readable.
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Ayesha (Hardcover)
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"An imaginative, entertaining adventure story."-E.F. Bleiler
"Enchantment is just what this writer exercised; he fixed pictures
in our minds that thirty years have been unable to wear
away."-Graham Green There are few equals to the thrilling
adventure-fantasy novels of H. Rider Haggard, and of all of his
series the Ayesha novels have been the favorites of his fans. In
this final chronological installment of the novels, Ayesha: The
Return of She (1905) the adventures of intrigue, the supernatural,
and love continue, yet this time in the deep exotic wilds of the
Asian continent. After the immortal African Queen Ayesha, or "She",
apparently perishes in a tower of fire, the Englishman Horace Holly
and his adopted son Leo Vincey return home from their African
journey. Twenty years later, the pair are still haunted by the
strange memories of the beautiful but cruel supernatural being
"She", and eventually Leo is afflicted by powerful visions of her
presence. In agreement that she is still roaming the earth, Holly
and Leo set out for Asia, and eventually to "Thibet", where they
make perilous journeys through the jungles and mountainous peaks of
the uncharted wild. Through battles with immortals, death-hounds
and sorceresses they are finally re-united with Ayesha. As Holly
and Leo are pulled further into the world of the occult it becomes
clear that the Queen's ambitions are nefarious, yet they have
inexplicably fallen into the allure of her powers. A classic of
gothic-fantasy literature, this final installment of the Ayesha
series succeeds at creating one of the most exotic and mysterious
mythical worlds ever created.
When George Neville vanishes while searching for King Solomon's
diamond mines in Africa, his brother, Sir Henry Curtis, knows that
he cannot find his brother without help. Said to be located in an
unexplored and dangerous region, Curtis seeks out Allan Quatermain,
an esteemed hunter and explorer. However, Quatermain is reluctant
to help, due to the dangerous nature of the rescue mission, and out
of concern for his son, who would be defenseless if Quatermain was
unable to return. After making a deal to ensure his son's wellbeing
in the event of an untimely death, Quatermain and Curtis start to
assemble an expedition group. With the help of an old map said to
have been used by a man who claimed to have found King Solomon's
treasure, Quatermain and Curtis embark on a perilous rescue mission
with their crew. As they trek across unfamiliar land with low
supplies, they struggle to overcome the harsh conditions of the
terrain, causing tragic accidents and breeding doubt that they will
make it back home alive. But when they stumble into an unrelenting
cave, the group of explorers make a shocking discovery and meet a
native group on the brink of a civil war, complicating their
mission even further. First published in 1885, King Solomon's Mines
by H. Rider Haggard was an innovative novel of the Victorian era,
and is considered to be the novel that founded the lost world
genre. King Solomon's Mines has since inspired many major authors,
and adaptations in film, comics, and radio. Meant to be enjoyed by
all ages, King Solomon's Mines caters to a wide audience and
delivers an exciting narrative full of wit and imagination that
remains relevant and fun for contemporary readers. This edition of
King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard features a new,
eye-catching cover design and is printed in a font that is both
modern and readable. With these accommodations, King Solomon's
Mines caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the
original innovation and adventure of H. Rider Haggard's work.
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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.
When Brother John, a man known for wandering around Africa for
years, tells Allan Quatermain about a rare and gorgeous orchid
hidden in the wild flora of Africa, Quatermain is determined to
find one. When he does, he travels to England and meets Stephen
Somers, who collects special flowers. Somers was eager to buy the
orchid, but after a mix up at an auction, he finds himself in
trouble with his family. Nevertheless, Somers still desperately
wants one of the African orchids, and offers to accompany
Quatermain and finance the journey to recover another flower. Never
one to turn down an expedition, Quatermain agrees, and together,
they begin their expedition in Africa, determined to find the
orchid that Brother John had described as the largest flower in the
region. However, as their adventure unfolds, the men face
unanticipated struggles. While they continue their search, the men
must work together and think quick to survive the unexpected,
trekking through land unknown, fighting battles, leading rescue
missions, and navigating daunting encounters with cannibals, slave
traders, and a giant gorilla. Filled with thrilling action, narrow
escapes, and wonderful descriptions, Allan and the Holy Flower by
H. Rider Haggard is a page-turning 19th century adventure novel.
Set in colonial Africa, Haggard includes a setting that is not
often depicted in English literature. First published in 1915,
Allan and the Holy Flower remains to be a fresh and thrilling
action- adventure, delighting audiences with its quick pace and
nail-biting conflicts. Written in imaginative, yet accessible
prose, Allan and the Holy Flower is a classic adventure novel
perfect for all ages. This edition of Allan and the Holy Flower by
H. Rider Haggard features a striking new cover design and is
printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, Allan and the Holy Flower caters to a contemporary
audience while preserving the original innovation and adventure of
H. Rider Haggard’s work.
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"An imaginative, entertaining adventure story."-E.F. Bleiler
"Enchantment is just what this writer exercised; he fixed pictures
in our minds that thirty years have been unable to wear
away."-Graham Green She and Allan is one of H. Rider Haggard's most
exciting novels of adventure and romance. In bringing together two
of his most compelling characters, Allan Quatermain, the quirky
English Big-Game hunter and explorer, and the seductive and iconic
supernatural African Queen Ayesha, or popularly know as
"she-who-must-be-obeyed", Haggard has created one of the most
exciting stories in his body of work. When Allan Quatermain seeks
out the Zulu witch-doctor Zikali in the south of Africa to
determine if he can communicate with the dead, he is instructed to
travel to a lost kingdom deep in the interior of Africa. Zikali
reveals that the truth of his inquiry will only be revealed if
Quatermain delivers a message to a mysterious and supernatural
white sorceress who rules over a tribe living in the ruins of an
ancient city. Quatermain sets out on a perilous journey through
uncharted lands full of cannibals, wild beasts, and treacherous
brushes with death. When he finally reaches the rubble of the lost
kingdom of Kor, he is summoned into the presence of the immortal
Queen Ayesha, "she-who-must-be-obeyed," and is requested to lead
her army into battle against the dreaded kingdom of Rezu. A
spellbinding tale of supernatural fiction, She and Allan is one of
the most intriguing and exotic works of early 20th century Fantasy.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of She and Allan is both modern and
readable.
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After the tragic death of his son, Allan Quatermain's grief is
inconsolable. Feeling that the only possible way to ease his pain
is through an expedition, Quatermain seeks out Captain Good, Sir
Henry Curtis, and the Zulu chief Umslopogaas, who all previously
journeyed with him to King Solomon's Mine. After explaining his
predicament, Quatermain persuades them to accompany him on one last
journey-a search mission to find a lost city. Together they set out
to expedition through unexplored land, setting out from the East
African coast into a territory inhabited by a group called the
Maasai. Unfortunately, they are not welcomed into this land. While
boarding with a Scottish missionary, Mr. Mackenzie, a man from the
Maasai group kidnaps Mr. Mackenzie's daughter. After the man
demands the death of one of the explorers as ransom, Curtis,
Umslopogaas, Captain Good, and Quatermain decide to ambush the
Maasai village in attempts to rescue Mr. Mackenzie's daughter. As
they continue their journey, they must travel through unfamiliar
and dangerous land and battle native groups. However, when they
finally find the lost civilization they were searching for, the men
are surprised when a love triangle emerges and creates more chaos
than they have ever faced during their adventures. Described as a
fun and exciting read from start to finish, H. Rider Haggard's
Allan Quatermain is a thrilling example of 19th century adventure
fiction. Written by an innovator of the genre, Allan Quatermain
depicts an exhilarating expedition that keeps even modern readers
entertained with drama, wonder, and romance. Continuing the
camaraderie and adventure of its predecessor, Allan Quatermain
features descriptive and immersive prose with vivid imagery and
imagination. This edition of Allan Quatermain by H. Rider Haggard
features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a font
that is both modern and readable. With these accommodations, Allan
Quatermain caters to a contemporary audience while preserving the
original innovation and adventure of H. Rider Haggard's work.
Originally published in 1904, Stella Fregelius: A Tale of Three
Destinies centers an unconventional love triangle between a man,
his cousin and an unexpected beauty. It's a complex drama that
explores the power of love in the most unusual circumstance. Morris
Monk is a young inventor who is engaged to his first cousin, Mary.
Even though she is supportive and caring, Morris's heart belongs to
another. He falls in love with Stella Fregelius, the beautiful
young daughter of the new church rector. Despite his commitment to
Mary, Morris is drawn to Stella with the two establishing an
unwavering spiritual connection. When tragedy strikes, his personal
and professional relationships are traumatized forcing him to
reckon with his past choices. Stella Fregelius: A Tale of Three
Destinies is a captivating tale of forbidden romance infused with
science fiction and the supernatural. H. Rider Haggard delivers a
thrilling story led by a conflicted and often tortured protagonist.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Stella Fregelius: A Tale of Three
Destinies is both modern and readable.
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Child of Storm (Paperback)
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What begins as a simple mission to win a dowry for a bride spirals
into political and social unrest as a famed hunter, Allan
Quatermain, witnesses a nation slip into a civil war. Known for his
outdoorsman skills, Quatermain's friend, Saduko, approaches him to
ask for help winning a dowry for the woman he loves. Hoping to
marry a beautiful and mysterious woman named Mameema, Saduko must
obtain a sum of one hundred cattle to use as a dowry. Happy to help
his friend, Quatermain assists Saduko achieve his goal, but when
Mameema begins to show interest in Quatermain instead,
complications arise. Though Quatermain is adamantly against it,
Mameema tries to get him to marry her, in hopes that it would
benefit her. Ambitious and cunning, Mameema dreams of being the
leading woman of her home city, a settlement called Zululand.
However, as she manipulates her way into power, political strife
and turmoil follow, leading Quatermain to witness Zululand regress
into a state of civil war. With a plot rooted in historical events,
Child of the Storm by H. Rider Haggard is both a subtle study of
anthropology and an exciting action adventure narrative with
romantic elements. Following the events of Haggard's Marie, this
novel can be enjoyed independently or as a continuation of
Quatermain's adventures in Africa. Written with detailed and
imaginative prose, Child of the Storm mixes themes of politics,
war, and sexuality to create an ensnaring and unique adventure for
Haggard's reoccurring and fan-favorite character, Allan Quatermain.
First published over one hundred years ago in 1913, Child of the
Storm continues to capture the attention of readers with its wit,
vivid imagery, and complex characters. This edition of Child of the
Storm by H. Rider Haggard features a stunning new cover design and
is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With these
accommodations, Child of the Storm caters to a contemporary
audience while preserving the original mastery and adventure of H.
Rider Haggard's work.
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