Benita by H. Rider Haggard (1886)

The novel revolves around Benita, a young woman of mixed European and African descent, who becomes embroiled in the politics of a fictional African kingdom. She is torn between her loyalty to her father, a British colonial administrator, and her growing feelings for a local prince. The story explores themes of identity, culture clash, and the complexities of colonialism.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1886 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction · 24 chapters

Contents

• Confidences
• The End of the "Zanzibar."
• How Robert Came Ashore
• Mr. Clifford
• Jacob Meyer
• The Gold Coin
• The Messengers
• Bambatse
• The Oath of Maduna
• The Mountain Top
• The Sleepers in the Cave
• The Beginning of the Search
• Benita Plans Escape
• The Flight
• The Chase
• Back at Bambatse
• The First Experiment
• The other Benita
• The Awaking
• Jacob Meyer Sees a Spirit
• The Message from the Dead
• The Voice of the Living
• Benita Gives her Answer
• The True Gold

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