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Montezuma’s Daughter is a sweeping historical adventure about an Englishman’s quest for vengeance. After his mother is murdered, he journeys through Spain, escapes the Inquisition, and ends up in the Aztec empire, where he witnesses its fall to the Spanish conquistadors. A thrilling mix of history, action, and romance.

Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain is a sweeping adventure novel recounting the famed explorer’s first love and the dangers he faced during South Africa’s Great Trek. With battles, betrayal, and high-stakes drama, this is an essential chapter in the Allan Quatermain series.

The People of the Mist follows Leonard Outram, a desperate man who seeks fortune in Africa to reclaim his family’s lost estate. Alongside his Zulu companion, he rescues a Portuguese woman from slavers and stumbles upon a hidden civilization ruled by a deadly priesthood and their crocodile god.

Queen Sheba’s Ring is an epic adventure in which an archaeologist, a doctor, and a soldier are drawn into the intrigue of an African kingdom. Tasked with helping Queen Maqueda defeat her enemies, they embark on a treacherous journey filled with lost civilizations, mystical relics, and forbidden love.

This "lost race" novel begins as an exciting African adventure. Leonard Outram is a British adventurer who is in Africa seeking his fortune. He becomes part of the rescue of a Portuguese woman from a large slave camp. Leonard, his companion Otter, and the girl set off and find the people of the mist. They then impersonate gods and priests with the hope of getting the people's hoard of jewels.

On board a ship bound for Natal, adventurer Allan Quatermain meets Sir Henry Curtis and Captain John Good. His new friends have set out to find Sir Henry's younger brother, who vanished while seeking King Solomon's legendary diamond mines in the African interior. By strange chance, Quatermain has a map to the mines, drawn in blood, and agrees to join the others on their perilous journey.

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.

We have met the intrepid hunter-tracker Allan Quatermain before, in H. Rider Haggard’s marvelous King Solomon’s Mines. This time, grieving from the tragic loss of his son, Quatermain longs to return to his beloved Africa. He sets out in search of a lost white tribe, the Zu-Vendis, ruled by two beautiful sister Queens. Once again, Quatermain’s companions are the indefatigable Sir Henry Curtis and Captain Good, and the magnificent Zulu warrior Umslopogaas. The journey is incredibly dangerous, and thrillingly told.

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.

In Wizard, H. Rider Haggard blends thrilling adventure with spiritual exploration. From an English church to the heart of Africa, this novel follows a quest for faith, miracles, and power. What happens when belief is tested against the supernatural? A unique and thought-provoking tale for those who love Haggard’s African adventures and deep philosophical questions.

She and Allan is a novel by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1921. It brought together his two most popular characters, Ayesha from She (to which it serves as a prequel), and Allan Quatermain from King Solomon's Mines. Its significance was recognized by its republication by the Newcastle Publishing Company as the sixth volume of the celebrated Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library series in September 1975.

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.

She is a thrilling tale of lost civilizations, immortality, and destiny. When young Leo Vincey inherits a cryptic family legacy, he and his guardian travel deep into Africa, where they uncover an ancient kingdom ruled by Ayesha, a powerful and immortal queen. Torn between love, fear, and the allure of eternal life, Leo must decide his fate. A mesmerizing adventure filled with suspense and wonder.

Spirit of Bambatse is a thrilling adventure of romance, shipwreck, and treasure hunting in the Transvaal. When a lost Portuguese fortune is rumored to be buried in Africa, the search for riches leads to dangerous encounters and a battle for survival. A tale of greed, fate, and imperial intrigue, this H. Rider Haggard novel is a classic of high-stakes adventure.

Virgin of the Sun is an epic historical adventure that follows Hubert of Hastings from medieval England to the exotic lands of Peru. With lost civilizations, courtly drama, and thrilling battles, this novel blends romance, action, and discovery. A must-listen for fans of H. Rider Haggard’s adventurous tales.

What if Odysseus’ journey didn’t end with his return to Ithaca? In The World’s Desire, legendary authors H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang reimagine the final quest of the great hero. After finding his homeland devastated and Penelope gone, Odysseus is drawn once more into adventure—this time by the captivating Helen of Troy. Mythology, romance, and epic adventure intertwine in this beautifully written novel, perfect for fans of Greek legends and classic literature.

She and Allan is an epic adventure that brings together two of H. Rider Haggard’s most famous characters—Allan Quatermain and Ayesha, "She Who Must Be Obeyed." Seeking answers about life and death, Quatermain embarks on a perilous journey into Africa, encountering magic, danger, and ancient secrets along the way. A thrilling blend of fantasy, mythology, and exploration.

The Tale of Three Lions follows legendary hunter Allan Quatermain as he faces off against Africa’s most fearsome predators. Unlike his usual battles against lost civilizations, this time Quatermain must outwit and outlast a deadly trio of lions. A thrilling, heart-pounding adventure set in the wilds of Africa, this is a must-read for fans of H. Rider Haggard.

The Wanderer's Necklace follows Olaf, a Norse warrior, as he embarks on a quest to find the other half of a mysterious necklace. Along the way, he faces love, betrayal, a ruthless Byzantine empress, and even an encounter with Odin himself. A sweeping historical fantasy filled with adventure and intrigue.

A wonderful anthology of 15 of the great classic Novellas. 1. Immensee by Theodor Storm 2. The Jew's Beech Tree by Annette von Droste-Hülshoff 3. The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad 4. The Withered Arm by Thomas Hardy 5. Mad Monkton by Wilkie Collins 6. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson 7. The Lifted Veil by George Eliot 8. England my England by D. H. Lawrence