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Генри Райдер Хаггард – The Ghost Kings

Rachel Dove’s and Richard Darrien’s lives fi rst intersect in Africa when the brave man saves a minister’s daughter, from a fl ash fl ood. Years pass before they meet again: This time Rachel needs help escaping a Zulu tribe that would have her as their goddess and evading another man who wants her for his [...]

Генри Райдер Хаггард – Wisdom’s Daughter

The beautiful and immortal Ayesha tells her story of power, wisdom, love, and deception, in her own words. Arabian by birth, Ayesha’s natural beauty was the cause in her father’s kingdom of many wars and conflicts between jealous princes and suitors, leading to a rumor that she was cursed Swearing an oath of celibacy, to serve Isis the [...]

Генри Райдер Хаггард – The Yellow God: An Idol of Africa

The hero of the story is Alan Vernon, a young retired army major, who, after undergoing financial ruin, decides to travel to Africa to make his fortune, in hopes of eventually winning the hand of beautiful Barbara Champers-Haswell. Vernon has heard of a mysterious kingdom ruled by the priestess and plans to help himself to the gold found [...]

Генри Райдер Хаггард – The Witch’s Head

The Witch’s Head is the second novel by H Rider Haggard, which he wrote just prior to King Solomon’s Mines. Zulu magic comes to the British Fenlands, as the severed head of a sorcerer casts a spell from beyond the grave. The story sweeps from England to the South African setting Haggard knew well from his years with Britain’s colonial [...]

Уильям Уилки Коллинз – The Two Destinies

Mary Dermody is destined to be together with George Germaine one day, or so at least her grandmother prophesizes. Destiny at fi rst doesn’t seem to adhere to this plan, and the pair is separated and lose sight of each other. But when George saves a young woman from drowning, a strong connection seems to develop between them, which seems to be [...]

Генри Райдер Хаггард – The Lady of Blossholme

This is a tale of adventure and derring-do set in the time of King Henry VIII and the pilgrimage of grace. This was the period when King Henry was rebelling against Pope Clement VII, and when many Englishmen in the north, and many clergymen, were rebelling against Henry, in the so-called Pilgrimage of Grace. To raise needed funds for this [...]

Чарльз Диккенс – The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby II

Dickens’ genius for creating eccentric yet entirely captivating characters found its fullest expression in his third novel, Nicholas Nickleby, published in 1839. The narrative follows Nicholas as he escapes from the infl uence of his villainous uncle and the wicked schoolmaster Wackford Squeers, stumbles into a theatrical career, and pursues his [...]

Генри Райдер Хаггард – The Last Boer War

Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer, largely of adventure fi ction, but also of non-fi ction. The eighth child of a Norfolk barrister and squire, through family connections he gained employment with Sir Henry Bulwer during the latter’s service as lieutenant-governor of Natal, South Africa. Haggard travelled to southern Africa in 1875 and [...]

Генри Райдер Хаггард – The Wizard

Whether your looking for a thought provoking adventure concerning the nature of miracles and the supernatural or simply an entertaining story about pre-colonial Africa, The Wizard will meet and exceed your expectations. Truly a rare book that could be enjoyed by both adults and children alike while teaching them valuable lessons about courage, [...]
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