She

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H.Rider Haggard

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H. Rider Haggard is a renowned British novelist of adventure and fantasy fiction, and "She" is one of his outstanding novels. Readers are taken on an astonishing voyage into a mysterious, romantic, intriguing realm of prehistoric civilizations by the story. The plot chronicles the exploits of two daring explorers as they set out on a journey that takes them far into Africa: Horace Holly and his young ward Leo Vincey. Their goal is to learn Leo's true heritage and locate a mythical forgotten kingdom governed by the seductive and mysterious "She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed" queen. The image of "She" as a strong, eternal lady who has both beauty and cruelty is interesting. Readers are lured more into the mysteries of her history and the hidden secrets of the forgotten country she reigns as the story progresses. "She" has become a cherished classic of adventure fiction because to its captivating plot, nuanced characters, and themes of love, immortality, and the clash of civilizations. Because of H. Rider Haggard's skill in fusing fantasy with adventure, this book has stood the test of time and enthralls readers even now.

Author Biography:

H. Rider Haggard was born on 22 June, 1856 in Braden ham, situated in the English area of Norfolk. His father, Sir William Meybohm Rider Haggard, was a lawyer, while his mother, Ella Dove ton Haggard, was an author herself. The couple had ten children, out of which Henry was conceived as the eighth. Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English author who was known for his African thriller novel, 'Lord Solomon's Mines'. His father was a Norfolk advocate but he was denied an honourable men's schooling compared to his siblings due to his physical bluntness. At 19 years old, he started his vocation at the command of his father as an unpaid guide to Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Natal. Rider Haggard was married to a Norfolk beneficiary Marianna Louisa Margitson. They had four children named Jack, who died at the age of 10 due to measles, and three girls named Angela, Dorothy, and Lilias. Rider Haggard died at the age of 68 in London. His remains were cremated at St Mary's Church, Ditchingham. A rail route point of the Canadian National Railway in British Columbia has been named after him.

Release date NZ

July 1st, 2023

Author

H.Rider Haggard

Pages

248

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Dimensions

140x216x14

ISBN-13

9789358593136

Product ID

38306328

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