"Nada the Lily" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical adventure set in the heart of the Zulu kingdom, where the cunning witch-doctor Mopo recounts a saga of prophecy and war under the reign of the fearsome King Chaka. The narrative, rich with legend and tradition, explores themes of love, revenge, and the harsh price of conquest, all through Mopo’s relationships with characters like the noble Umslopogaas and the beautiful Nada, whose destinies are interwoven with the fate of the Zulu nation. From the opening dedication, the story unfolds, painting a vivid picture of a world brimming with tribal customs, mystical beliefs, and the relentless ambition that drives Chaka’s kingdom, all while foreshadowing the explosive events of the tale.
Nada the Lily
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
Amidst war and prophecy in the Zulu kingdom, a witch-doctor’s tale of love and revenge unfolds, charting the intertwined destinies of a noble warrior and a beautiful woman under a ruthless king's reign.
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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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