"Child of Storm" by H. Rider Haggard is an adventure story set in the heart of the Zulu kingdom, where English hunter Allan Quatermain finds himself caught in a web of love, betrayal, and political turmoil. Quatermain recounts his experiences with the Zulu people as he witnesses the rise of the captivating and dangerous Mameena, a woman whose beauty and ambition lead men, including the young warrior Saduko, to their downfall. The story begins with Quatermain's reflections on the nature of humanity, shaped by his encounters with Zulu customs and the impending conflict brewing among Zulu princes, foreshadowing the danger that awaits those who become entangled in Mameena's schemes, blending adventure with the harsh realities of a society on the edge of change.
Child of Storm
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
In the Zulu kingdom, an English hunter encounters a bewitching woman whose dangerous allure ignites a war of love and betrayal.
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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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