Montezuma's Daughter

Montezuma's Daughter

by H. Rider Haggard

Montezuma's Daughter is a classic adventure novel that follows the journey of Thomas Wingfield, an Englishman seeking vengeance for his mother's murder. His pursuit leads him to the Spanish Inquisition, into the perilous world of slavery, and ultimately to the heart of the Aztec empire under the rule of Montezuma. The story is rich with historical detail, vivid descriptions of Aztec culture and customs, and a compelling tale of love, loss, and the clash of civilizations.

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Sir Henry Rider Haggard (22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He...

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