Red Eve by H. Rider Haggard (1888)

Name: Red Eve
Author: H. Rider Haggard

The story revolves around a young woman who returns to her ancestral home after being away for many years. She discovers that the estate has been neglected and is in disrepair. As she tries to restore it, she uncovers dark secrets about her family's past. Her efforts are met with resistance from the local community, who seem to be hiding something. The woman becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the estate's decline and the mysterious forces that seem to be working against her. As tensions rise, the woman's grip on reality begins to slip, and she starts to experience strange visions and hallucinations. It becomes clear that the estate holds a dark history, and the woman is not who she seems to be. The novel explores themes of identity, family secrets, and the corrupting influence of power. The story builds towards a shocking revelation about the woman's true nature and her connection to the estate.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1888 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 19 chapters · 117,868 words

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On the very day when Murgh the Messenger sailed forth into that uttermost sea, a young man and a maiden met together at the Blythburgh marshes, near to Dunwich, on the eastern coast of England. In this, the month of February of the year 1346, hard and bitter frost held Suffolk in its grip. The muddy stream of Blyth, it is true, was frozen only in places, since the tide, flowing up from the Southwold harbour, where it runs into the sea between that ancient town and the hamlet of Walberswick, had broken up the ice. But all else was set hard and fast, and now toward sunset the cold was bitter.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Date: 1888 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Length: 117,868 words
Structure: 19 chapters, 2,037 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The novel is set during the historical period of the 14th century, incorporating real historical events and figures.
Adventure — The narrative is driven by adventurous quests and journeys, typical of the adventure genre.
Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships that are central to the story.
Fantasy — The story includes fantastical elements and supernatural occurrences.