She the first tale of Ayesha - Haggard, H Rider
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One of the greatest adventure tales of all time. 'She' has sold many millions of copies since its publication over a hundred years ago. The fantastic story follows the fortunes of three Englishmen who venture to Africa in search of a hidden mystical treasure. They enter lands ruled by a fearsome queen known as 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' os such astounding beauty that no man can fail to be entranced by it - yet bowed down b great remorse for a sin committed many many generations before.

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One of the greatest adventure tales of all time. 'She' has sold many millions of copies since its publication over a hundred years ago. The fantastic story follows the fortunes of three Englishmen who venture to Africa in search of a hidden mystical treasure. They enter lands ruled by a fearsome queen known as 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' os such astounding beauty that no man can fail to be entranced by it - yet bowed down b great remorse for a sin committed many many generations before.
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Sir Henry Rider Haggard, KBE (22 June 1856 - 14 May 1925) was an English author. He wrote adventure novels in exotic settings, chiefly colonial Africa, where he lived, worked and travelled for several years. Professor JRR Tolkien greatly enjoyed Haggard's novels, in particular 'She' (1887) and 'Eric Brighteyes' (1891). Fantasy author H.P. Lovecraft, too, praised Haggard. Several of Haggard's books contain references to volcanoes. Reading them, one is reminded of Tolkien's descriptions of Mount Doom. In 'She', Haggard depicts marshlands reminiscent of the Dead Marshes in The Lord of the Rings. Haggard's protagonists, like Tolkien's, make long journeys, endure painful ordeals, travel underground and are often swept into wars. They encounter beings who are either impossibly long-lived or immortal. Landscape, rock formations and geography play a vital role in Haggard's adventures, as they do in Tolkien's work. To 21st century readers, some of Haggard's work may seem 'politically incorrect'. He was a man of his time, as we are people of ours. His books are not devoid of racism, sexism and ruthless exploitation of wild animals; it is best, however, to with-hold judgement and not allow it to spoil the pleasure of reading literary classics.