Finished

"Finished" by H. Rider Haggard is a thrilling historical novel set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century Zulu War, continuing the saga of the renowned adventurer Allan Quatermain. As the third installment in a gripping trilogy, the story immerses readers in Quatermain's perilous journey through political unrest, where he confronts vengeance, destiny, and powerful figures like the enigmatic wizard Zikali and King Cetewayo, alongside characters from the modern world such as Maurice Anscombe; beginning with a vivid portrayal of the events leading up to the Zulu War, the narrative quickly escalates as Quatermain and Anscombe's buffalo hunt turns deadly, forcing them into dangerous encounters with ambushes and conflicts with the Basutos, ultimately leading them to seek shelter with a man shrouded in mystery named Marnham, amidst rising tensions between colonial forces and native tribes.