"Wisdom's Daughter: The Life and Love Story of She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed" by H. Rider Haggard is an early 20th-century novel that presents the story of Ayesha, also known as She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed, whose life is entangled with ancient gods, romantic relationships, and a thirst for authority. Exploring vanity, fate, and the conflict between physical desires and spiritual longings. The story begins by introducing Ayesha as she considers her experiences as Isis's priestess and those with Kallikrates, the Greek warrior, and Holly, the scholar assisting her in sharing her past. She struggles to define herself and reach her destiny, she thinks about her decisions and the disastrous results of what she's done; this includes her desire for Kallikrates and the immortality she is cursed with. With mystical things combined with a search for insight, the opening builds a vibrant background for Ayesha's chaotic journey through love, despair, and the reconstruction of old tales.
Wisdom's Daughter: The Life and Love Story of She-Who-Must-be-Obeyed
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
A priestess grapples with love, power, and immortality while recounting her ancient life.
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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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