Wisdom's Daughter

Name: Wisdom's Daughter
Author: H. Rider Haggard

The novel follows the adventures of a young Englishman, John Trenchard, who is sent to Egypt to find the lost daughter of the Pharaoh Amenemhat III. Trenchard is accompanied by his friend, the archaeologist Sir Henry Baskerville, and together they embark on a thrilling journey through the ancient ruins of Egypt. Along the way, they encounter mysterious cults, strange creatures, and powerful forces of evil. The novel culminates in a thrilling climax as Trenchard and Baskerville battle against the forces of darkness to save the daughter of Amenemhat III and restore her to her rightful place as the rightful ruler of Egypt. Wisdom's Daughter is a classic adventure novel that is sure to delight readers of all ages. It is a thrilling tale of mystery, suspense, and danger that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1920 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance · 28 chapters · 116,957 words

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To the learned man, ugly of form and face but sound at heart, Holly by name, a citizen of a northern land whom at times I think that once I knew as Noot the Holy, that philosopher who was my master in a past which seems far to him and is forgot, but to me is but as yesterday, to this Holly, I say, I, who on earth am named Ayesha, daughter of Yarab the Arab chief, but who have many other titles here and elsewhere, have told certain stories of my past days and the part I played in them. Also I have told the same or other stories to my lord Kallikrates, the Greek, now named Leo Vincey, aforetimes a warrior after the habit of his race and his forefathers, who for religious reasons became a priest of Isis, the great goddess of Egypt and, once I believed, my mother in the spirit. Also I have told these or different tales to one Allan, a wandering hunter of beasts and a fighting man of good blood who visited me at Kor, though of this I said nothing to Holly or to my lord Kallikrates, now known as Leo or the Lion, because as to this Allan I held it wiser to be silent.

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Work type: Novel
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 116,957 words
Structure: 28 chapters, 3,597 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Fantasy — The book follows the story of a princess who is the daughter of a mythical being, and the plot involves magical elements and mythical creatures.
Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as she embarks on a quest to find her father and uncover the secrets of her past.
Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a prince, and the story follows their relationship as it develops.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical period and contains elements of real-world history, such as the culture and customs of the time.