Allan's Wife by H. Rider Haggard

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

The novel revolves around Allan Quatermain, a hunter and adventurer who returns to England after years abroad. He marries a woman named Helen Fothergill, but their happiness is short-lived due to her mysterious past and the reappearance of a man from her previous life. As tensions rise, Allan's loyalty is tested, and he must navigate the complexities of his wife's secrets and the consequences of his own actions.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1889 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction · 14 chapters · 58,747 words

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It may be remembered that in the last pages of his diary, written just before his death, Allan Quatermain makes allusion to his long dead wife, stating that he has written of her fully elsewhere.

When his death was known, his papers were handed to myself as his literary executor. Among them I found two manuscripts, of which the following is one. The other is simply a record of events wherein Mr. Quatermain was not personally concerned-a Zulu novel, the story of which was told to him by the hero many years after the tragedy had occurred. But with this we have nothing to do at present.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Date: 1889 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Drama
Length: 58,747 words
Structure: 14 chapters, 765 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The narrative is driven by exploration and thrilling experiences in exotic locations.
Romance — Central to the story is the romantic relationship between the protagonist and his wife.
Historical Fiction — The setting and events are influenced by historical contexts of colonial Africa.
Fantasy — Elements of the supernatural and mythical creatures are present in the plot.