Genres: | Adventure |
Authors: | H. Rider Haggard |
Language: | English |
Type: | Digital |
She and Allan is a classic adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard, published in 1921. It is a sequel to his classic novel, She, and follows Allan Quatermain, the world-famous hunter and explorer, on a new adventure to the lost city of Kor.
In this sequel, Quatermain is hired by a wealthy man to find his missing daughter, who is rumored to be in the clutches of Ayesha, the immortal queen of Kor. Quatermain sets out on his journey with his faithful companion, Sir Henry Curtis.
The two men travel to the heart of Africa, where they face many dangers, including wild animals, hostile tribes, and treacherous terrain. They also encounter a variety of strange and wonderful creatures, including giant snakes, carnivorous plants, and flying reptiles.
Eventually, Quatermain and Curtis reach Kor, where they are captured by Ayesha. Ayesha is still as beautiful as she was when Quatermain first met her many years ago. She is also still as powerful and dangerous.
Ayesha offers Quatermain the chance to stay with her in Kor forever. But Quatermain refuses, and he and Curtis vow to escape and rescue the missing girl.
With the help of Leo Vincey, a young man who has also been captured by Ayesha, Quatermain and Curtis manage to escape from Kor. But Ayesha is not about to give up her prize so easily. She pursues them relentlessly, and they must use all of their skills and cunning to stay one step ahead of her.
She and Allan is a thrilling adventure novel that is full of action, suspense, and romance. It is a must-read for fans of H. Rider Haggard and his classic novel, She.
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