The whole story revolves around a strong woman, the great queen of Egypt Neter-Tua, the daughter of the God Amen-Ra. She must overcome many difficulties: the murder of her father and the conspiracies of her uncle. Having overcome these difficulties, she will finally be able to rule Egypt and marry her adoptive brother, Rames. This story combines fantasy and romance, divine and human.
The adventure novel „Moon of Israel”includes everything the reader may desire. Here there is historical information, action, internal struggle with the Egyptians and Jews, as well as between Jews and Egyptians. The main story revolves around the prince of Seti, who is devoid of inheritance, because he doesn’t follow the idea of?? his father to kill Jews. It is also a love story that goes beyond the clash of two cultures between Seti and Merapi.
This is a story about the adventures of the time of King Henry VIII and the pilgrimage of grace. This is one of the most historical adventures of Haggard, in which there are almost no elements of fantasy. King Henry and Cromwell put in appearances and evil men plot against the good guys. There is also a love story involved between Foterell’s daughter, Cicely and the man she’s loved since childhood, Sir Christopher Harflete
Rider Haggard, just like his main character in this story, is not indifferent to Ancient Egypt. The events of the four stories take place in Africa. Here several acts overlap: extraordinary courage and an epic clash of different cultures. The main theme remains unchanged: the theme of love, which lasts until death.
Not everyone can cope with revenge. The story of a man who allows revenge to devour his life, so he misses all the blessings that God gives him on his way. It is surprising how well the plot is built and how the author managed to ensure that the story does not lose its relevance over time. Readers will plunge into the stunning world of adventure and fiction by Rider Haggard!
Mary of Marion Isle – the penultimate novel by Henry Rider Haggard, which he wrote before his death. The young socialist doctor faced a series of obstacles in his life, and learned what unhappy love is. Then he found himself on a desert island. What will he do in this situation? By the way, Marion Isle is a real place and one of the Prince Edward Islands.
Pearl Maiden is an intriguing and exciting story, especially for those who love historical fiction. The story of Miriam, who was born immediately after the first persecution of Christians soon after the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Although her parents do not survive, she becomes a Christian and is an observer of the fall of Jerusalem to Rome. Historical accuracy is clearly and clearly described: from the Jewish faith to the order
King Solomon’s Mines is the first English adventure novel, which takes place in Africa. Allan Quatermain – the protagonist of the story, an ambitious and courageous guy who is ready to give a helping hand to difficult times. He recruits the same adventurers as his assistants and the group advances in search of the missing brother of one of the detachments. As a result, readers can watch not only the rescues of Allan Quatermain, but also the interesting adventures of a group...
Jess Croft is a frightened and closed in herself a girl. All this because of her misfortune that happened in childhood. She was forced to leave England without a mother in South Africa. Captain John Niel arrives at the farm where Jess and her sister live. He falls in love with Jess. But all this can turn into a love triangle.
A love story taking place in Mexico at the end of the 18th century. The beautiful Indian princess and the Englishman fall in love, but suffer because of their feelings and her Indian origin. Also, the novel touches on the theme of the division of the Indians into two groups, after the conquest of Cortes. One group runs north and the other south and remains separate until the events of this novel unite them.
All events take place in Africa, in the imaginary kingdom, or perhaps one should say queendom of Mur, ruled by Maqueda, a descendant King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. This time Rider tells about two more lost tribes of Africa. Due to the contradictions between them, one of them faces death. The ring of Queen Sheba given to Dr. Richard Adams is a sign of well-deserved reward for the salvation of the people and the destruction of the main enemy.
Queen of the Dawn is an ancient Egyptian fantasy. The beginning of the story is very rapidly developing, from the very beginning the pharaon dies. And the daughter of Pharaoh is forced to hide. She meets and falls in love with the usurper’s disguised son. The end is full of adventures and bright battles.
Lysbeth: A Tale of the Dutch – an exciting historical adventure novel. The action takes place during the Spanish Inquisition and describes some of the horrors that occurred, giving you an idea of?? what it was like to live during this time period. Follow Lysbeth, a young Dutch girl who struggles through life, experiencing times of hardship and peace, sadness and happiness, war and love. This heartbreaking story will remind you of the values?? of religious freedom.
According to the story of Love Eternal, written by Henry Rider Haggard, love never dies, it is eternal.It is the story of Godfrey Knight, son of a puritanical parson in Essex and Isobel Blake, daughter of a wealthy shipping magnate who grow up together. Father sends Godfrey to Sweden to separate lovers. For the next 23 years, young lovers did not see each other, having only brief meetings in important moments. Is it true that Romeo and Juliet’s story will repeat?
Henry Rider Haggard was known as English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations. „Joan Haste” – a novel about a girl of extramarital origin with a single mother. Torn from the love of captain Henry Graves. Joan is experiencing exile in the London family of Dickensy and the pursuit of the pursuer of the Victorian era.
Another short novel about the adventures of Allan Quatermain. This is a story about how the main character gets involved in a conflict between two African tribes and helps Maiwa take revenge on her terrible husband. As always, readers are waiting for exciting adventures in Africa. The main question: will the anger take hold above Maiwa?
In this novel there is everything that the reader can only dream of. Here is a magnificent and fast-paced story, scenes of hunting a dangerous creature, interesting and funny characters, bloody battles, all with a mixture of mysticism and some supernatural elements. The book tells about the presence of Quatermain in the Zulus tribe, their military councils and the great battles that the Zulus fought against the British. This is an exciting book dedicated to the falling flam...
Nada the Lily is a historical novel. It tells about the origins of Umslopogaas, the illegitimate son of the Zulu king in the 19th century. Parts of the story are inspired by the real historical events and fairy tales that Haggard heard during his time in South Africa. Haggard portrays the Zulus as real people–people with hopes and dreams, as well as flaws.
Colonel Quaritch left the English army and moved to live at Honham Cottage. This is a quiet, calm and old place, which is located near the castle of the de la Molle family. He falls in love with Ida de la Molle, the only child of the „squire,” who has mortgaged his possessions to their full value. The young girl without wealth, but she promised her hand and help to the young banker.
Henry Rider Haggard relies on adventure and exotic concepts. This story unfolds in the era of the Ptolemaic era of ancient Egyptian history. The line of the dynasty defended by the priesthood of Isis is trying to survive in difficult circumstances. The main character Harmachis must overthrow Cleopatra, banish the Romans and return to Egypt its former status.
Henry Rider Haggard loves to focus on adventure stories in Africa. In this story, he paid attention to love, magic and faith. At the heart of the story is the father who lost his daughter, due to the attack of the barbarians. The author well emphasizes the fact that faith can defeat savagery in this world and save from death.
Eric Brighteyes – an epic novel about the Vikings, the main character of which accounts for Eric Brighteyes. All events revolve around Eric and his adventures across Iceland in the 10th century. He seeks to win the hand of his beloved Gudruda the Fair. Her father, Asmund, a priest of the Norse gods, opposes this, considered to be his unpromising boy for his daughter. The most awful thing in this story is that the witch wants to get Eric’s attention. But can our hero resist ...
Beatrice is one of the most emotional works written by Henry Rider Haggard. There are no crazy adventures, frightening battles or supernatural events, but there is everything for the soul, for easy reading. It tells of the ill-fated love between Beatrice Granger, an unmarried Welsh teacher, and Jeffrey Bingham, a wretchedly married lawyer who lives in London. It all starts after Beatrice saved Jeffrey’s life in a canoe accident during a huge storm. This is a story about a t...
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