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'Allan's Wife' is a thrilling novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1889. The book narrates beginning of Quatermain's life and inevitable luck of his wife Stella. The story is classic African adventure with effect of superficial powers and ghost. Allan Quatermain was a prominent hunter of his time. In South Africa, Allan brought up as a missionary son, his topmost interest is to find out the secrets of the land. Allan and his wife trace out a hidden tribal community controlled by a strange creature and undergoes dozens of thrilling happenings along the way.

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'Allan's Wife' is a thrilling novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1889. The book narrates beginning of Quatermain's life and inevitable luck of his wife Stella. The story is classic African adventure with effect of superficial powers and ghost. Allan Quatermain was a prominent hunter of his time. In South Africa, Allan brought up as a missionary son, his topmost interest is to find out the secrets of the land. Allan and his wife trace out a hidden tribal community controlled by a strange creature and undergoes dozens of thrilling happenings along the way.
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Sir Henry Rider Haggard, born on June 22, 1856, in Bradenham, United Kingdom, was a prominent English writer known for his adventure fiction, particularly those set in exotic locations like Africa. His novels often blend thrilling adventures with elements of fantasy and exploration. Haggard was also active in land reform efforts across the British Empire, advocating for improvements in the lives of indigenous peoples. He married Mariana Louisa Margitson in 1880, with whom he had two daughters. Haggard's parents were William Meybohm Rider Haggard and Ella Doveton. Andrew Lang, born March 31, 1844, in Selkirk, United Kingdom, was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic, best known for collecting folk and fairy tales. A scholar with a broad range of interests, Lang contributed to anthropology and was a notable figure at the University of St Andrews, where the Andrew Lang lectures were named in his honor. Lang's marriage to Leonora Blanche Alleyne in 1875 marked a personal chapter in his life. His legacy is deeply embedded in children's literature, with his fairy tale collections remaining influential. Lang passed away on July 20, 1912, in Banchory, United Kingdom.