"Allan and the Holy Flower" by H. Rider Haggard continues the enthralling saga of Allan Quatermain, the famed African hunter and explorer, as he becomes ensnared in a perilous quest for a legendary orchid surrounded by myth. The narrative begins with Quatermain recounting a dramatic hunting expedition alongside Charles Scroope, whose personal turmoil and romantic entanglements add complexity to the unfolding events; amidst the wild African landscape, a leopard attack on Scroope necessitates a daring rescue by Quatermain, strengthening their camaraderie and introducing the eccentric Brother John. Brother John's deep fascination with nature establishes his crucial role in the story to come. The tale sets the stage for an adventure fraught with encounters with mysterious tribes and looming dangers, all while pursuing a coveted flower linked to the unknown.
Allan and the Holy Flower
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
A celebrated hunter journeys into the depths of Africa, where love, peril, and the allure of a mythical flower intertwine to test the bonds of friendship and courage.
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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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