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Nada the Lily

Nada the Lily

By: H. Rider Haggard
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 Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil BensonCopyright International Ambient Sounds Social Sciences World
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  • 025 - The Slaying of the Boers

    025 - The Slaying of the Boers
    Jan 25 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    28 mins
  • 024 - Mopo Reveals Himself to the Slaughterer

    024 - Mopo Reveals Himself to the Slaughterer
    Jan 24 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    25 mins
  • 023 - Mopo Goes to Seek the Slaughterer

    023 - Mopo Goes to Seek the Slaughterer
    Jan 23 2026
    Immerse yourself in Nada the Lily, a captivating tale of love and vengeance set against the backdrop of the Zulu Kingdom in present-day KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. This fictional narrative, intricately intertwined with real historical events, stands out in the literature of the British Empire for its all-black African cast. The story is narrated by Mopo, a witch-doctor to the legendary Zulu king Chaka, and features an eerie spectral wolf pack and a cave that becomes a haunting tomb. Drawing inspiration from the adventures of Alan Quatermain, this novel showcases H. Rider Haggards unique storytelling that captured the hearts of 19th-century readers. Rediscovered in the 1970s, Nada the Lily was proudly republished as the twentieth volume in the esteemed Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library, which celebrated several of Haggards remarkable works. - Summary by Phil Benson
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    22 mins
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