Maiwa's Revenge by H. Rider Haggard

Name: Maiwa's Revenge
Author: H. Rider Haggard

The story revolves around a young woman named Maiwa who seeks revenge against the men who wronged her and her family. She is driven by a desire for justice and retribution, but also struggles with her own morality and the consequences of her actions. Maiwa's past is marked by tragedy and loss, including the death of her father at the hands of the very men she seeks to punish. Her quest for revenge becomes an all-consuming force in her life, leading her down a path of violence and destruction. As Maiwa navigates this treacherous landscape, she must confront the harsh realities of her own nature and the true cost of her actions. The novel explores themes of morality, justice, and the human condition, raising questions about the nature of right and wrong in a world where the lines between good and evil are often blurred. Throughout the story, Maiwa's character undergoes significant development, revealing a complex and multifaceted individual driven by both noble and base motivations. The novel ultimately raises more questions than it answers, leaving the reader to ponder the complexities of human nature and the true meaning of revenge.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1888 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action · 8 chapters · 40,187 words

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One day-it was about a week after Allan Quatermain told me his story of the "Three Lions," and of the moving death of Jim-Jim-he and I were walking home together on the termination of a day's shooting. He owned about two thousand acres of shooting round the place he had bought in Yorkshire, over a hundred of which were wood. It was the second year of his occupation of the estate, and already he had reared a very fair head of pheasants, for he was an all-round sportsman, and as fond of shooting with a shot-gun as with an eight-bore rifle. We were three guns that day, Sir Henry Curtis, Old Quatermain, and myself; but Sir Henry was obliged to leave in the middle of the afternoon in order to meet his agent, and inspect an outlying farm where a new shed was wanted. However, he was coming back to dinner, and going to bring Captain Good with him, for Brayley Hall was not more than two miles from the Grange.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Date: 1888 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action, Romance, Drama
Length: 40,187 words
Structure: 8 chapters, 461 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Adventure — The narrative is driven by exploration and thrilling quests in exotic locations.
Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, reflecting the colonial era in Africa.
Action — The plot includes numerous action-packed sequences and battles.
Romance — There are elements of romantic relationships influencing character motivations.