Morning Star by H. Rider Haggard

Name: Morning Star
Author: H. Rider Haggard

The story revolves around a young woman who discovers she has supernatural powers and embarks on a journey to uncover her past and the source of her abilities. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles and characters that aid or hinder her progress. The narrative explores themes of identity, power, and the complexities of human nature.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1888 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 18 chapters · 100,788 words

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It was evening in Egypt, thousands of years ago, when the Prince Abi, governor of Memphis and of great territories in the Delta, made fast his ship of state to a quay beneath the outermost walls of the mighty city of Uast or Thebes, which we moderns know as Luxor and Karnac on the Nile. Abi, a large man, very dark of skin, for his mother was one of the hated Hyksos barbarians who once had usurped the throne of Egypt, sat upon the deck of his ship and stared at the setting sun which for a few moments seemed to rest, a round ball of fire, upon the bare and rugged mountains, that ring round the Tombs of the Kings.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Date: 1888 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Drama
Length: 100,788 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 1,681 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The book is set in ancient Egypt and incorporates historical elements and settings.
Adventure — The narrative includes adventurous quests and explorations typical of the genre.
Fantasy — The story contains fantastical elements and mythical themes.
Romance — There are romantic subplots and relationships that drive part of the narrative.