The Lady of Blossholme is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1909. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young Englishman named Richard Darrell, who travels to Africa to seek his fortune. While there, he meets a beautiful African princess named Otter, who he falls in love with. However, their love is forbidden by both their cultures, and they must overcome many obstacles to be together.The novel is filled with adventure, romance, and political intrigue, as Richard and Otter ...
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The Lady of Blossholme is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1909. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the life of a young Englishman named Richard Darrell, who travels to Africa to seek his fortune. While there, he meets a beautiful African princess named Otter, who he falls in love with. However, their love is forbidden by both their cultures, and they must overcome many obstacles to be together.The novel is filled with adventure, romance, and political intrigue, as Richard and Otter navigate the complex world of African politics and customs. Along the way, they encounter dangerous animals, treacherous enemies, and unexpected allies. The Lady of Blossholme is a classic tale of forbidden love and the struggle for freedom and justice, set against the backdrop of a rich and vibrant African landscape. Haggard's vivid descriptions of the African wilderness and its inhabitants bring the story to life, making it a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.Christopher thought for a moment, then, remembering that with but four men and cumbered by two women it was not possible to cut his way through so great a force, and admonished by that sound of advancing hoofs, he gave a sudden order. They turned about, and not too soon, for as they did so, scarce two hundred yards away, the first of the Abbot's horsemen appeared plunging towards them up the slope.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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