
Montezuma's Daughter
'Montezuma's Daughter' Summary
Thomas Wingfield, an English gentleman, embarks on a quest for vengeance after his mother is brutally murdered. His journey takes him to Spain, where he becomes entangled in the machinations of the Spanish Inquisition and is forced into slavery. He eventually escapes and finds himself in the New World, amidst the splendor and intrigue of the Aztec empire. Wingfield becomes a confidante of Montezuma, the powerful Aztec emperor, and finds himself drawn into the complex world of Aztec politics and religious beliefs. He falls in love with a beautiful Aztec princess, but his love is complicated by his own identity as an Englishman and his desire for justice for his mother. As the Spanish conquistadors arrive, bringing with them violence and disruption, Wingfield must navigate the shifting tides of power and decide where his loyalties lie. 'Montezuma's Daughter' is a thrilling tale of adventure, love, and the clash of cultures, set against the backdrop of the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish.Book Details
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H. Rider Haggard
England
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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