Publisher's Synopsis
Morning Star is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1910. It is the third book in the She series, which follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Leo Vincey and his quest to discover the truth about his ancestry and the mysterious land of Kor. In this installment, Leo and his companions, including the beautiful Ayesha, also known as She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed, travel to the African continent in search of the fabled city of Milosis. Along the way, they encounter various dangers, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and deadly wild animals. As they get closer to Milosis, Leo begins to uncover more about his past and his connection to the city. He also learns more about Ayesha and her immortality, which comes with a heavy price. Morning Star is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the search for knowledge. It is a classic work of fantasy literature that has inspired countless imitations and adaptations over the years.They swore that it could not be true, for would this high lady, the anointed Pharaoh of Egypt, take her father's murderer, and her own uncle to husband? Would she not rather die in her prison tower on which night by night they had seen her stand and sing? In their hearts they thought that she should die, for thus they had summed her up.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
