検索キーワード： "H Rider Haggard" 歴史

Step into the world of first-century Rome with Pearl Maiden, the poignant tale of Miriam, a young Christian orphan. Caught between her deep affection for a Roman officer and the unwavering love of her childhood Jewish playmate, Miriam faces a heart-wrenching dilemma. As passions ignite and loyalties are tested, will she choose love or friendship? (Summary by Stav Nisser)

Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique ...

Step back into 16th Century England with Lady of Blossholme, a gripping tale woven with historical intrigue and rich characters, including the likes of Cromwell and King Henry VIII. Cicely Foterell has lived a quiet life with her father, but as the winds of change sweep through the land, the cunning Spanish Abbot Maldon seizes an opportunity to lay claim to her family’s estate. As her attempts to thwart his schemes fall short, Cicely finds herself faced with an urgent decision to marry hastily or risk losing everything. With whispers of the fabled Carfax Jewels fueling the Abbots ruthless ...