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When hunter Allan Quatermain invited his old friends over to shoot grouse they started relating stories and anecdotes of their time in Africa. Allan draws his friends in with a tale encompassing a beautiful African warrior princess, the hand of a murdered babe, a treasure and a war. FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of H. Rider Haggard’s tale of action and adventure in darkest Africa.

Famous elephant hunter Allan Quatermain is approached by Sir Henry Curtis to help him search for his brother who disappeared in the heart of Africa. When Allan accepts the job, little does he know that the quest for the missing man will drag him over mountains, through deserts, under ground and into the midst of a bloody war.

Dive into the mesmerizing world of H. Rider Haggard, but with a twist! This is not your usual adventure story but a compelling tale riddled with mystery, intrigue, and secrets. Immerse yourself in a web of coerced marriage, prejudice, illicit affairs, murder, and hidden treasure. Explore the survival saga of an age-old family, the selfless acts of a woman, and the sinister plots of another. Witness the roles of two gentlemen, two rogues, and an unsuspected, loyal servant. Join us in deciphering the clues and guessing the location of the hidden treasure that could potentially save them all! ...

Allan’s Wife is a deeply personal and tragic tale in the adventures of Allan Quatermain. This novella recounts Quatermain’s early life, his love for and marriage to the beautiful Stella, and the heartbreaking events that follow. Alongside thrilling hunts, encounters with African tribes, and supernatural elements, this story offers a poignant look at the legendary adventurer’s past.

Allan and the Holy Flower follows Allan Quatermain on a perilous expedition to find a rare sacred flower deep in Africa. Along the way, he battles wild animals, ruthless slave traders, and a treacherous jungle in this thrilling adventure.

Ancient Allan follows Allan Quatermain as he experiences a mystical journey into a past life in ancient Egypt. Through visions granted by a sacred herb, he relives his days as a warrior, battling for freedom and love in a time of pharaohs and powerful enemies.

Black Heart and White Heart is a thrilling Zulu adventure by H. Rider Haggard. Against the backdrop of King Cetywayo’s rule, a dramatic love story unfolds, entangled with tribal warfare, betrayal, and political intrigue.

Ayesha, the Return of She is the sequel to She, continuing the story of the immortal and powerful Ayesha. After years of searching, Horace Holly and Leo Vincey find her once more, but their reunion is fraught with danger, deception, and supernatural forces.

Child of Storm follows Allan Quatermain as he becomes entangled with a beautiful and ambitious African woman, Mameema, amid the struggles for power in Zululand. A thrilling mix of adventure, romance, and historical drama set in 19th-century Africa.

The Brethren is a gripping tale of knights, honor, and love set during the Crusades. Twin brothers Godwin and Wulf compete for the love of their cousin Rosamund, but their rivalry is put aside when she is abducted and taken to the East. A thrilling rescue mission ensues, leading them to Saladin’s court and the Battle of Hattin.

Elissa is a dramatic historical fantasy exploring lost civilizations and forbidden love. Prince Aziel, a descendant of Solomon and Pharaoh, falls for Elissa, a priestess of Baal, leading to a struggle between duty, faith, and passion. A thrilling tale of fate, prophecy, and sacrifice.

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Fair Margaret is a sweeping historical romance filled with danger, political intrigue, and forbidden love. As Peter Brome fights to protect his beloved Margaret from a powerful Spanish nobleman and the Spanish Inquisition, he must risk everything to save her.

Ghost Kings is a thrilling African adventure filled with mystery, romance, and danger. When Rachel Dove, a missionary’s daughter, is pursued by a treacherous villain who seeks to claim her, she must rely on Richard Darrien, a brave young hunter, to save her from dark forces.

She, or Ayesha, is a beautiful and powerful sorceress who appears to be immortal. Young Leo Vincey sets out on a dangerous journey to avenge her murder of his ancestor, an ancient priest of Isis.

South African adventurer and big-game hunter Allan Quatermain finds a village in the middle of the continent ruled by a huge, pale man with a strange knowledge of future events. Allan travels to the hidden lake protected by the Dabanda tribe.

H. Rider Haggard's 19th-century novel "Allan Quatermain," is the sequel to the novel "King Solomon's Mines"(1885). In this novel, adventurer Allan Quaterman's son has passed away and Quatermain longs to get back into the wild. From the eastern coast of Africa, he and a party of comrades arrive in the hostile territory of the Maasai and eventually make their way to a sacred lake of the Zu-Vendis. Although they are not welcome, the lake is ruled by two queens who take a great liking to the party.

In "Ayesha, The Return of She" (1905) the white queen is feared not to be dead after all. After eighteen years, Horace and Leo once again set out on a journey, this time to Asia, where they encounter Ayesha's reincarnation. What follows is a love story and a tragedy of gigantic proportions. H. Rider Haggard's story is a sequel to his widely popular novel "She" and part of the Ayesha series. The series has inspired countless film adaptations, including the 1935 film version She starring Helen Gahagan, based loosely on the books. B. J.

B. J. Harrison reads "She," a fantasy adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard from the late 19th century. Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey are traveling to Eastern Africa. On their way, they are shipwrecked and end up in an unchartered area of the African inland, where they are captured and taken to the feared white queen, Ayesha. The events take a turn to the strange when the queen becomes convinced that one of the unfortunate travellers is the reincarnation of the lover she has been waiting for. "She" is part of the Ayesha series.

Allan Quatermain is a classic adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard. The character Allan Quatermain is the hero of H. Rider Haggard's novel King Solomon's Mines. In this adventure novel named after him, Quatermain longs for a return to the wilderness after losing his son. He talks a number of companions into joining him and they journey inland from Africa's east coast, where they are attacked by Masai warriors.