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H. Rider Haggard's novel 'Long Odds' is a thrilling adventure story that takes place in the wilds of South Africa. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape and wildlife, immersing the...

In 'Dawn' by H. Rider Haggard, the reader is transported to the deserts of Africa in a tale filled with adventure, romance, and moral dilemmas. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style,...

H. Rider Haggard's novel 'Heu-Heu' is a thrilling adventure set in the heart of Africa, exploring themes of ancient civilizations, cultural clashes, and the impact of colonialism. The book's vivid descriptions...

Out-of-print for many years, When the World Shook is a classic text which tells of the terror of a ghost town. The streets were empty, and so were the buildings, this city could not have been more dead...

While Quartermain visits Lord Randall, two foreigners come asking for Macumazana -- that is, asking for Allan Quartermain by the name he used among the Africans. The two visitors are Harut and Marut,...

She is a novel by English writer H. Rider Haggard, first serialised in The Graphic magazine from October 1886 to January 1887. She was extraordinarily popular upon its release and has never been out of...

When the World Shook is a novel by H. Rider Haggard written in 1919. It deals with the adventures of Bastin, Bickley, and Arbuthnot as they travel to the south sea island of Orofena. The story begins...

At the end of She: A History of Adventure, the title character appeared to be killed; but promised to return. In Ayesha, the second book, the two adventurers from the first novel, Leo and Holly, are inspired...

The author writes, "This book, although it can be read as a separate story, is the third of the trilogy of which Marie and Child of Storm are the first two parts. It narrates, through the mouth of Allan...

Brother John, who has been living in Africa for many years, gives Allan Quatermain the largest orchid he has ever seen. Later, in England, he has a meeting with Mr. Somers, an orchid collector who is...

The author wrote, "The Zulus have a strange story of a white girl who in Dingaan's day was supposed to 'hold the spirit' of some legendary goddess of theirs who is also white. This girl, they say, was...

"I believe it was the old Egyptians – a very wise people, probably indeed much wiser than we know for in the leisure of their ample centuries they had time to think out things – who declared that each...

Maiwa's Revenge, or The War of the Little Hand is a short novel by English writer H. Rider Haggard about the hunter Allan Quartermain. The story involves Quartermain going on a hunting expedition, then...

"I believe it was the old Egyptians – a very wise people, probably indeed much wiser than we know for in the leisure of their ample centuries they had time to think out things – who declared that each...

A young Cambridge University professor, Horace Holly, is visited by a colleague, Vincey, who reveals that he will soon die. Vincey proceeds to tell Holly a fantastical tale of his family heritage. He...

Dans 'Jess: Épisode de la guerre du Transvaal', H. Rider Haggard développe une intrigue captivante, mêlant aventure et drame tout en s'inscrivant dans le contexte historique tumultueux de la fin du XIXe...

Texte intégral révisé suivi d'une biographie de Henry Rider Haggard. She, Ayesha, "Celle qui doit être obéie", citée par Carl Gustav Jung comme archétype féminin et par Sigmund Freud dans "L'Interprétation...

There are some events of which each circumstance and surrounding detail seems to be graven on the memory in such fashion that we cannot forget it, and so it is with the scene that I am about to describe....

It is a curious thing that at my age-fifty-five last birthday-I should find myself taking up a pen to try to write a history. I wonder what sort of a history it will be when I have finished it, if ever...

In the heart of the ancient Aztec empire, a forbidden love blossoms between a Spanish conquistador and the daughter of the legendary Montezuma. Amidst the clash of civilizations and the horrors of war,...

In the heart of Africa, amidst ancient ruins and untamed wilderness, a young woman named Ayesha embarks on a perilous quest. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a longing for her lost love,...

H. Rider Haggard's 19th-century novel "Allan Quatermain," is the sequel to the novel "King Solomon's Mines"(1885). In this novel, adventurer Allan Quaterman's son has passed away and Quatermain longs...

In "Ayesha, The Return of She" (1905) the white queen is feared not to be dead after all. After eighteen years, Horace and Leo once again set out on a journey, this time to Asia, where they encounter...

B. J. Harrison reads "She," a fantasy adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard from the late 19th century. Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey are traveling to Eastern Africa. On their way, they are shipwrecked...

In the untamed wilderness of Africa, a young woman named Nada emerges from the shadows of her tragic past. Haunted by the loss of her family, she embarks on a perilous journey to reclaim her destiny....

In the heart of Zululand, where ancient legends intertwine with the untamed wilderness, a captivating tale unfolds. Nada the Lily, a young woman of extraordinary beauty and spirit, finds herself torn...

In the heart of Africa, where ancient secrets lie hidden, a young woman named Holly embarks on a perilous quest to find the legendary Queen Sheba's Ring. Guided by a mysterious map and the enigmatic words...

In "Long Odds," H. Rider Haggard weaves a gripping tale of adventure, risk, and fate, set against the backdrop of the untamed African landscape. Written in his signature style of vivid description and...

H. Rider Haggard's 'The Witch's Head' is a captivating mystery novel set in the late 19th century, filled with rich descriptions and vivid characterizations. The story follows the protagonist, Stephen...

In H. Rider Haggard's 'The Blue Curtains,' the reader is taken on a mesmerizing journey through the mystical landscapes of Africa. Written in the classic adventure style that Haggard is famous for, the...

My Bunny Ran for Mayor—and Won by a Landslide is an inspiring and heartwarming children's novel about Bella, a determined bunny who runs for mayor of her town, Meadowbrook. With a simple platform of kindness,...

"Born without a robe, yet chosen to judge kings.Her blade is no sword, but the weight of all things.When lies rule truth, and silence screams loud—Who shall balance the scale beneath a shrouded cloud?Step...

Beth Goldworthy and her team are engaged by an insurance company to investigate a murder. Two people will receive a huge payout from the life insurance policy, but neither seem to be the type to commit...

Memory: Unfinished Business is a gripping psychological war thriller about trauma, loyalty, and the hidden costs of duty.When a secret military operation forces together a group of war veterans long separated...

The Hedgehog Who Hacked the Pentagon (By Mistake) is a whimsical and heartwarming fantasy adventure that follows Hugo, a curious hedgehog who accidentally becomes entangled in a global adventure far bigger...

Some secrets are meant to stay buried…In the desolate Nevada desert, FBI Agent Xander Ventura uncovers a chilling conspiracy that threatens to unleash supernatural terror. Haunted by past investigations,...

When Sherlock Holmes receives a bloodstained map pointing to a secret island, he and Dr. Watson embark on a deadly mission to expose a global criminal organization known only as The Ghost Line. The island,...

Revenge is like taking poisonand waiting for the other person to die.paraphrase of Nelson Mandela So much to learn and to think about in the Afterlife Life, so to speak. In Love Energy Central Juan is...

This book is dedicated to the unwavering spirit of those who seek justice in the face of adversity, to the quiet heroes who work tirelessly in the shadows, and to the memory of Devan, the fisherman whose...

Delve into the darkness with these gripping horror stories. Experience a photographer's unsettling encounter with a vanishing woman, a driver's eerie journey aided by a dead man's spirit, and a twisted...

Fifteen year old Christopher is about to embark on an investigation...Lots of things are mysteries. But that doesn't mean there isn't an answer to them.It was 7 minutes after midnight. The dog was lying...

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Prepare to be hooked . . . A compulsive thriller from Lisa Jewell.* #1 UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD ** HOLLY WILLOUGHBY'S SUMMER READING HIGHLIGHT **A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK...

"« Un scénario dynamique qui vous saisit dès le premier chapitre et ne vous laisse plus partir. » — Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (à propos de SANS LAISSER DE TRACES) Par l’auteur de polars n°1 Blake...

"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again..." Ancient, beautiful Manderley, between the rose garden and the sea, is the county's showpiece. Rebecca made it so - even a year after her death, Rebecca's...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

The first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking...

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

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Marcus Douglas Presents Dimensions of the SoulWhat if your life to this point was a lie? Every truthful emotion, abrupt decision, empathetic moment, was all a dance that you were led to believe you were...

Private Investigator and reformed spy Ronnie Tracey lands in a tricky spot when she detains a woman snooping around her friend Emily's house—only to learn her Nana was hired by the same woman, Kerrin...

The first stage of grief is denial...The earth is still spinning but for Death, it is the end of the world; Misery's eyes are closed and they no longer open. How does a being living in an immortal world...

Twelve guests. One island. Nowhere to run.When six couples accept an exclusive invitation to the luxurious Haven's End resort, they expect a dream getaway. The private island offers everything—stunning...

Meredith Gray is a sucker for a sob-story - but this one wriggles, wears a diaper and is obsessed with her pacifier...When my ex-husband asks me for a favor I say yes, like the idiot I am, but when that...