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Allan's Wife

Author
H. Rider Haggard
Series
African Library
Language
English
Length
138 pages
ISBN
9781787365858
Published
6 March 2023
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Adventure
  • Africa
  • Zululand
  • Colonialism
  • Tribal conflict
  • Rescue mission
  • Wildlife
  • Survival
  • Action
  • Romance

Description

"Allan's Wife" is a novel by H. Rider Haggard that follows the story of Allan Quatermain, the protagonist of many of Haggard's novels, and his second wife, Stella. The story takes place several years after the events of "King Solomon's Mines", and finds Allan living a peaceful life on his farm in Natal, South Africa with his wife and young son. However, their idyllic existence is soon interrupted when they receive news that Allan's old friend, Sir Henry Curtis, is in trouble in Zululand and needs their help. "Allan's Wife" is a thrilling adventure novel that blends action, suspense, and romance, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant and complex continent. It is a gripping read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Author

H. Rider Haggard (1856–1925) gave English literature its great African quest novels — stories of treasure, immortality, and the lure of the unknown that helped invent popular adventure as a global form. King Solomon's Mines turned a hunt for diamonds into a myth of courage and discovery; She made the lost city of Kôr a stage for desire, power, and the terror of living forever.