The Wanderer's Necklace Book III EGYPT - Haggard, H. Rider
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The Wanderer's Necklace BOOK III by H. Rider Haggard is an adventure novel that masterfully weaves together themes of fate, love, duty, and personal honor. The story follows Olaf, a Northman who explores a haunted tomb where he discovers a mystical necklace and sword. This act sets off a chain of events that leads Olaf to dream of being the Wanderer, a figure connected to the necklace, and to fall in love with the dream's wearer. The narrative then jumps several years ahead, with Olaf now a high-ranking official in Byzantium's queen's guard. His encounter with the reincarnation of the woman he…mehr

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The Wanderer's Necklace BOOK III by H. Rider Haggard is an adventure novel that masterfully weaves together themes of fate, love, duty, and personal honor. The story follows Olaf, a Northman who explores a haunted tomb where he discovers a mystical necklace and sword. This act sets off a chain of events that leads Olaf to dream of being the Wanderer, a figure connected to the necklace, and to fall in love with the dream's wearer. The narrative then jumps several years ahead, with Olaf now a high-ranking official in Byzantium's queen's guard. His encounter with the reincarnation of the woman he once loved brings him face to face with his past, but his refusal to return her affections leads to a perilous confrontation with the queen. The story unfolds further across the islands of Lesbos and into Egypt, where themes of betrayal, treachery, and epic battles are explored. At its core, The Wanderer's Necklace is a tale of integrity, as Olaf's unwavering sense of duty and personal honor are tested by love, ambition, and the supernatural forces surrounding him. The novel blends history and romance, creating an epic adventure that explores the eternal struggle between good and evil.
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Sir Henry Rider Haggard, born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, was a prominent English writer known for his adventure fiction, particularly those set in exotic locations like Africa. His novels often blend thrilling adventures with elements of fantasy and exploration. Haggard was also active in land reform efforts across the British Empire, advocating for improvements in the lives of indigenous peoples. He married Mariana Louisa Margitson in 1880, with whom he had two daughters. Haggard's parents were William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton. Andrew Lang, born March 31, 1844, in Selkirk, United Kingdom, was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, best known for collecting folk and fairy tales. A scholar with a broad range of interests, Lang contributed to anthropology and was a notable figure at the University of St Andrews, where the Andrew Lang lectures were named in his honor. Lang's marriage to Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875 marked a personal chapter in his life. His legacy is deeply embedded in children's literature, with his fairy tale collections remaining influential. Lang passed away on July 20, 1912, in Banchory, United Kingdom.