The tale of Allan Quatermain’s second wife, Stella, is also a classic fantasy African adventure, complete with magic and ghosts, plus Haggard’s trademark gripping narrative style. H. Rider Haggard was one of the best early writers of adventure fiction, back in a time when there was still wild adventure to be had. His Quatermain novels are not to be missed!
About the author
Sir Henry Rider Haggard (22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925), known as H. Rider Haggard, was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. He was also involved in agricultural reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential.