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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.

Maiwa’s Revenge; Or, The War of the Little Hand is a thrilling tale of vengeance and survival, featuring the legendary Allan Quatermain. When Quatermain embarks on an elephant hunt, he becomes entangled in a brutal tribal war, leading to an epic battle filled with strategy, heroism, and fierce determination.

King Solomon's Mines (1885) is a popular novel by the English Victorian adventure writer and fabulist Sir H. Rider Haggard. It tells of a search of an unexplored region of Africa by a group of adventurers led by Allan Quatermain for the missing brother of one of the party. It is the first English adventure novel set in Africa, and is considered to be the genesis of the "lost world" literary genre.

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.

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.

A wonderful anthology of fifteen 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

The Ivory Child is an Allan Quatermain adventure in which the legendary explorer embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the secrets of a mystical African tribe. With supernatural elements, lost civilizations, and thrilling battles, this is a classic Haggard tale of discovery and heroism.

A fascinating collection of travellers' tales, featuring weird innkeepers, ghouls and ghosts, robbers and murderers, card sharpers and confidence tricksters, dead bodies in odd places....the very thing for anyone busy planning a vacation this year....

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.

She, or Ayesha, is a beautiful and powerful sorceress who appears to be immortal. Young Leo Vincey sets out on a dangerous journey to avenge her murder of his ancestor, an ancient priest of Isis.

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.

Ghost Kings is a thrilling African adventure filled with mystery, romance, and danger. When Rachel Dove, a missionary’s daughter, is pursued by a treacherous villain who seeks to claim her, she must rely on Richard Darrien, a brave young hunter, to save her from dark forces.

Ancient Allan follows Allan Quatermain as he experiences a mystical journey into a past life in ancient Egypt. Through visions granted by a sacred herb, he relives his days as a warrior, battling for freedom and love in a time of pharaohs and powerful enemies.

Wisdom’s Daughter is the final book in H. Rider Haggard’s She series, telling the origin story of Ayesha, the immortal and powerful woman known as She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed. From her defiance of an arranged marriage to her mystical journey in search of ultimate knowledge, this novel is a fascinating blend of adventure, fantasy, and historical fiction. A must-read for fans of powerful heroines and ancient legends.

The golden age of the short story was in Victorian and Edwardian times, when authors made a living by contributing to literary magazines and journals. These popular journals threw up such literary greats as Dickens, Conan Doyle, Rider Haggard, and Jerome K. Jerome. Many of the great writers are undeservedly neglected by modern audience...but what a pleasure it is to rediscover the literary treasures that delighted our great grandparents!

Allan Quatermain, or Hunter Quatermain as his friends call him, recounts his South African adventure of hunting four lions.

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

Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856 - 1925), known as H. Rider Haggard, was an English writer of adventure stories, often set in exotic locations, especially Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. Only a Dream is a ghost story about the strange experience of a widower about to remarry, who is visited on the eve of his wedding by the ghastly apparition of his dead first wife.

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 ...

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.