Benita: An African Romance
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping adventure romance set against the dramatic landscapes of southern Africa, Benita: An African Romance chronicles the perilous journey of Benita Clifford, a young Englishwoman whose fate becomes entangled with ancient treasure, lost civilizations, and the mystical forces of the African continent. Haggard masterfully weaves together themes of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural as Benita finds herself drawn into a quest for a legendary Portugese hoard hidden within the ruins of a forgotten fortress. The narrative unfolds with breathless suspense, balancing tender romance with pulse-pounding danger as Benita navigates treacherous human villains and otherworldly visions that blur the line between the living and the dead. Written with the vivid, authoritative storytelling that made Haggard one of the Victorian era's most celebrated adventure writers, the novel presents Africa as both a place of breathtaking beauty and profound mystery, where the past reaches out to shape the destinies of those bold enough to seek its secrets.
Author: H. Rider Haggard
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Macdonald, London
Genre: Romance
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A sweeping adventure romance set against the dramatic landscapes of southern Africa, Benita: An African Romance chronicles the perilous journey of Benita Clifford, a young Englishwoman whose fate becomes entangled with ancient treasure, lost civilizations, and the mystical forces of the African continent. Haggard masterfully weaves together themes of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural as Benita finds herself drawn into a quest for a legendary Portugese hoard hidden within the ruins of a forgotten fortress. The narrative unfolds with breathless suspense, balancing tender romance with pulse-pounding danger as Benita navigates treacherous human villains and otherworldly visions that blur the line between the living and the dead. Written with the vivid, authoritative storytelling that made Haggard one of the Victorian era's most celebrated adventure writers, the novel presents Africa as both a place of breathtaking beauty and profound mystery, where the past reaches out to shape the destinies of those bold enough to seek its secrets.