"Morning Star" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical fiction set in ancient Egypt that plunges into a world of royal drama and divine intervention. The story follows Neter-Tua, a princess marked by destiny, amidst the power struggles of the Pharaoh's court, where love and ambition collide under the watchful eyes of the gods. Readers are introduced to Prince Abi, who seeks to seize the throne, battling conflicts tied to his Hyksos heritage. The narrative unfolds with prophecies surrounding Neter-Tua's birth, with characters, like the astrologer Kaku and the fierce Abi, caught in the crossfire of political maneuvering and fate. It brings ancient Egypt to life with magic, divine blessings, and treacherous plots.
Morning Star
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
In a world of pharaohs and prophecies, a princess is born into a kingdom on the brink of war, where her destiny could either save it or shatter it completely.
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About the AuthorSir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
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