Allan's Wife

Name: Allan's Wife
Author: H. Rider Haggard

By H. Rider Haggard

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The narrator recounts his courtship and marriage to a beloved woman and the deep grief that follows her loss, framing the tale as a sequence of African adventures and memories. Their travels northward involve clashes with a Zulu impi, the desperate defence of a laager, and strange episodes among marble kraals and wild places. Encounters range from a mysterious baboon-woman to uncanny events attributed to a figure called Indaba-Zimbi, while domestic treachery and plots by a character named Hendrika bring catastrophe. The narrative closes with a long aftermath and reflective meditation on change, memory, and the fading romance of earlier days.

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H. Rider Haggard

H. Rider Haggard was a British author and adventurer, best known for his pioneering works in the genre of adventure fiction. His most famous novel, "King Solomon's Mines," published in 1885, is often credited with establishing the template for the modern adventure story. Haggard's writing frequently explores themes of exploration and colonialism, particularly in Africa, where he spent significant time. His characters often embark on perilous journeys, facing both physical and moral challenges. In addition to his adventure novels, Haggard wrote historical fiction and essays, contributing to the literary heritage of the late 19th century. His works, such as "Allan Quatermain" and "She," remain influential in the adventure genre.