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Somewhere in Africa, a tiny, primitive tribe, the Amahaggers, live secretly amongst the debris of a lost Egyptian civilization, ruled by the beautiful semi-goddess Ayesha, or She-who-must-be-obeyed. Ludwig Horace Holly, a Cambridge academic, is reluctantly drawn into plans for a voyage in search of this legendary queen. With his adopted son, Leo, he sets out on a brave journey, following a trail of clues. Shipwrecked and captured by cannibals, their voyage soon turns into a nightmare.

Follow the journey of Horace Holly and his ward, Leo Vincey, to a lost kingdom in the African interior. There they encounter a primitive race of natives and a mysterious white queen named Ayesha who reigns as the all-powerful "She", or "She-who-must-be-obeyed". In this work, Rider Haggard developed the conventions of the Lost World subgenre, which many later authors emulated.

When three adventurers, Bastin, Bickley, and Arbuthnot, are marooned on a South Sea island, they discover an ancient crystal sepulchre. Inside are two Atlanteans who have been in a state of suspended animation for 250,000 years! One of the awakened sleepers, Lord Oro, is the last of the Sons of Wisdom, a superior race who'd relied on their advanced technology to subjugate the planet's lesser peoples. The other Atlantean is Oro's daughter, Yva, heiress the title of Queen of the Earth.

African explorer Allan Quatermain and his two companions aren't just searching for the fabled diamond mine of the Biblical King Solomon deep in the heart of Africa - they are searching for a man.

Middle-aged big game hunter Allan Quartermain accompanies Sir Henry Curtis on an expedition in search of Curtis’ estranged younger brother George, who had headed north in search of treasure two years before and was never seen again. Curtis believes his brother was following an ancient map that he hoped would lead him to Solomon’s Mines, part of the lost riches of the biblical King Solomon.

Cleopatra lies asleep. Harmachis looks down at the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen. For a moment, Harmachis aches with grief because he has to kill a thing so lovely! This novel, first published in 1889, is an adventure story set in the Ptolemaic era of ancient Egypt. The Egyptian priesthood attempts to overthrow Queen Cleopatra in order to drive out the Romans and restore Egypt to a golden age.

This great African adventure novel is an enduring favorite among those who love excitement and romance. It is filled with qualities close to the human heart: the spirit of adventure and discovery, the desire for immortality, primal terror, and the search for the primitive. Few knew the Dark Continent as Haggard did; his experience of savage life and wild lands lends a visceral credibility that makes us believe the impossible.

In this sequel to Marie, Allan Quatermain helps his Zulu friend, Saduko, in a crazy battle to win 100 cattle for the dowry of his love, Mameena. However, the beautiful and mysterious Mameena, known as the "Child of Storm", seduces Allan and tries to engage him in marriage.

Allan Quatermain, hero of King Solomon's mines, tells a moving tale of his first wife, the Dutch-born Marie Marais, and the adventures that were linked to her beautiful, tragic history. This moving story depicts the tumultuous political era of the 1830s, involving the Boers, French colonists and the Zulu tribe in the Cape colony of South Africa. Hate and suspicion run high between the home government and the Dutch subjects.

An instant best-seller when it was released in 1885, King Solomon’s Mines is regarded as one of the earliest works of “lost world” fiction in which explorers discover an unknown world full of adventure and mystery. In King Solomon’s Mines, adventurer Allan Quatermain sets out on an expedition to find a friend’s brother who was lost while searching for the mines of the biblical King Solomon. The mines are said to hold the riches and treasures of Solomon’s kingdom, a temptation that Quatermain cannot deny.

Allan Quatermain is a classic adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard. The character Allan Quatermain is the hero of H. Rider Haggard's novel King Solomon's Mines. In this adventure novel named after him, Quatermain longs for a return to the wilderness after losing his son. He talks a number of companions into joining him and they journey inland from Africa's east coast, where they are attacked by Masai warriors.

Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching romantic melodrama of Joan Haste, one of H. Rider Haggards most touching love stories. Follow the journey of Joan, a stunning yet illegitimate woman raised by a cruel aunt and uncle after the early death of her mother and the absence of her father. In the haunting ruins of a dilapidated church, Joan encounters navy Captain Henry Graves while trying to reach a jackdaw nest perched high on a crumbling bell tower. Captivated by her beauty, Henry gallantly offers to retrieve the baby birds but suffers a fall that breaks his leg. In a desperate attempt to ...

Join Godfrey and Isobel on a poignant journey through their lives as they navigate the complexities of love and relationships from childhood to adulthood. - Summary by Michele Eaton

Explore Haggards captivating exploration of spiritualism and reincarnation in this thought-provoking tale that delves into the profound themes of life, death, and the journey of fulfilling ones destiny. - Summary by John R Moore

After a harrowing shipwreck, Stella finds herself on the brink of death, only to be unexpectedly rescued. A captivating love triangle unfolds as an inventor—who dreams of creating the mobile phone in the year 1900—becomes entangled with a woman who possesses a profound and mystical influence over him, despite being engaged. This story delves into the complexities of love, the nature of death, and the idea that embracing mortality could lead us to a greater existence beyond this world.

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)

In a captivating tale of love and longing, Beatrice is a lonely twenty-two-year-old woman whose life takes a dramatic turn when she saves Geoffreys life. Their bond deepens into a passionate romance, but complications arise as Geoffrey is already married. To add to the turmoil, a wealthy local landowner has set his sights on the enchanting Beatrice. Can true love prevail in the face of societal expectations? This poignant romance is penned by the author of King Solomons Mines, Allen Quatermain, and She.

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 ...

Step into the untamed heart of Africa with Allan Quatermain Stories, a sweeping collection of classic adventures from the legendary H. Rider Haggard. Follow the fearless big game hunter and explorer Allan Quatermain as he journeys through perilous landscapes, lost kingdoms, and ancient mysteries hidden deep within the continent’s wild frontiers.

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