Nada The Lily

Nada the Lily

by H. Rider Haggard

Set in the Zulu Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Nada the Lily tells the story of love and revenge through the eyes of Mopo, a powerful witch-doctor. The narrative weaves together elements of Zulu history, magic, and mythology, including a spectral wolf pack and a mysterious cave that becomes a tomb. The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power in a world where ancient beliefs and modern realities clash. The story is told from the perspective of Mopo, who uses his skills to navigate the complexities of court politics and the dangers of the supernatural. Nada the Lily provides a glimpse into the rich culture and history of the Zulu people, while offering an exciting and suspenseful adventure.

Authors

H. Rider Haggard image

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...

Books by H. Rider Haggard

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Reveries of a Bachelor Cover image

Reveries of a Bachelor by Ik Marvel

Reveries of a Bachelor is a introspective novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. The protagonist, Paul, rem...

Love's Bitterest Cup Cover image

Love's Bitterest Cup by E.D.E.N. Southworth

In "Love's Bitterest Cup," the sequel to "Her Mother's Secret," the story of Le and Odalite's forbidden love continues. Their wedding is disrupted by...

Adventures of the Runaway Rocking Chair Cover image

Adventures of the Runaway Rocking Chair by Howard R. Garis

This book follows the adventures of a runaway rocking chair that comes to life and embarks on a series of comical escapades. The rocking chair, imbued...

Hast Thou been working? Cover image

Hast Thou been working? by Ada Negri

This collection presents Ada Negri's poem "Hast Thou Been Working?" in multiple translations. The poem, originally written in Italian, explores the sp...

Red Wallflower Cover image

Red Wallflower by Susan Warner

In the serene New England countryside, Esther, a young orphan, yearns for companionship and intellectual stimulation. Her life takes a turn when she b...

Revolutions of Time Cover image

Revolutions of Time by Jonathan Dunn

In a world where the Canitaurs, obsessed with the past's influence on the future, clash with the Zards, who see history as inconsequential, a war rage...

Clover Cover image

Clover by Susan Coolidge

Clover, the fourth book in the popular What Katy Did series, follows the adventures of Clover, Katy's younger sister. After Katy's wedding, Clover and...

Arcadia in Avernus Cover image

Arcadia in Avernus by Will Lillibridge

Set in the early 1900s, "Arcadia in Avernus" tells the story of a woman who escapes a loveless marriage of convenience. She finds love and starts anew...

Ligeia und Andere Novellen Cover image

Ligeia und Andere Novellen by Edgar Allan Poe

Diese Sammlung von sieben Novellen des amerikanischen Schriftstellers Edgar Allan Poe erkundet Themen des Todes, der Trauer und der Besessenheit. Die...

William Tell Told Again Cover image

William Tell Told Again by P. G. Wodehouse

This book is a humorous retelling of the classic Swiss folk tale of William Tell, the legendary crossbowman who shot an apple off his son's head. Engl...

Reviews for Nada the Lily

No reviews posted or approved, yet...