Wisdom's Daughter by 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
First lines
In bygone years the books "She" and "Ayesha" were dedicated to Andrew Lang. Now, when he is dead, this, the last romance that will be written concerning "/She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed/," is offered as a tribute to his beloved and honoured memory.
Ditchingham, 1922.
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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, 1,946 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- 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.
Tags
Africa · amenartas · answered · aye · ayesha · blood · daughter · death · earth · egypt · eyes · goddess
Contents
- Chapter 1: Dedication
- Chapter 2: Editor's Note
- Chapter 3: Introductory
- Chapter 1: The Halls of Heaven
- Chapter 2: Noot the Prophet Comes to Ozal
- Chapter 3: The Battle and the Flight
- Chapter 4: The Kiss of Fate
- Chapter 5: The Summons
- Chapter 6: The Divination
- Chapter 7: The Quelling of the Storm
- Chapter 8: The King of Sidon
- Chapter 9: Dagon Takes His Sacrifice
- Chapter 10: The Vengeance of Beltis
- Chapter 11: The Escape from Sidon
- Chapter 12: The Sea Battle
- Chapter 13: The Shame of Pharaoh
- Chapter 14: The Beguiling of Bagoas
- Chapter 15: The Plot and the Voice
- Chapter 16: The Feast of the King of Kings
- Chapter 17: The Flight and the Summons
- Chapter 18: The Tale of Philo
- Chapter 19: The Hermitage of Noot
- Chapter 20: The Coming of Kallikrates
- Chapter 21: The Truth and the Temptation
- Chapter 22: Beware!
- Chapter 23: The Doom of the Fire
- Chapter 24: The Counsel of Philo
- Chapter 25: In Undying Loneliness