She & Ayesha-the return of She : 2 books in 1 / H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard

SHE -- Any Henry Haggard novel is a spellbinding treat, an enterprise that unquestionably pins down the reader till its impending climax. The narrator of She, Ludwig H. Holly, is very dashing and meticulous. An adventurer, Leo Vincey, is hell-bent to undertake a rigorous journey to the catacombs of Kôr to investigate the death of his ancestor Kallikrates, believed to be an ancient Egyptian priest. A 2000-year-old Queen of the lost world of Kôr, Queen Ayesha, had slain Kallikrates. Vincey confronts the She-who-must-be ?obeyed, the white ruler of Amahagger natives. Thrilling twists follow in quick succession right till the end as Ayesha vanishes into the unknown, though not before Vincey is saved from certain death by the enigmatic Ayesha who wields mysterious power and has snake-like grace to match. The story is so intensely gripping that Haggard went on to add equally absorbing sequels to She. -- AYESHA-THE RETURN OF SHE -- This enthralling sequel to She is the most fitting presentation to satisfy the curious readers? urge for final uncovering of the magic and mystery surrounding the beautiful and powerful white queen of an African tribe. Haggard once again Draws on his deep insight into Africa and the Dark Continent?s ancient legends. She who-must-be ?obeyed, turns into full focus as Ayesha falls in love with an English explorer. The racy narrative builds up supernaturally as a pre-?New Age? exoticism blended with the 19th century romance and adventure. It is Haggard?s assumed naïvete an audacious simplicity that make this story so very enjoyable. Not to be missed therein in an incredible scene in which Ayesha meets her servant?s shadows and the ghosts from the past and beyond. The eclectic reader is bound to turn an admirer when the thrilling climax of this mesmerizing tale finally begins to tighten its grip on the plot.

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