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Queen Sheba's Ring

Action and Adventure

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Historical Fiction

Queen Sheba's Ring

By Henry Rider Haggard

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Queen Sheba's Ring

Length10h 51m

About this audiobook

In 'Queen Sheba's Ring', Henry Rider Haggard masterfully crafts a rich tapestry of adventure and mythology, drawing readers into a tale that explores the ancient and the exotic. The narrative follows the protagonist, an intrepid explorer named Horace Holly, as he embarks on a perilous quest to uncover the secrets of a mystical ring linked to the legendary Queen of Sheba. Written in the late Victorian era, Haggard's storytelling is imbued with vivid descriptions and an atmospheric style that reflects the period's fascination with archeology and the mystical realms of history, embodying the spirit of adventure literature flourishing at the time. Haggard, an influential figure in the genre of adventure fiction, found inspiration from his varied experiences across Africa and the Middle East, which often informed his depictions of ancient cultures and legendary narratives. His background in law, coupled with extensive travels, provided him a unique perspective that permeates his writing, as seen in 'Queen Sheba's Ring', where historical depth and imaginative storytelling coalesce. This novel is an essential read for those drawn to adventure, history, and the interplay of myth and reality. Haggard's exploration of civilization's lost glories and the human spirit's quest for knowledge will not only captivate the imagination but also resonate with anyone intrigued by legends that shape human understanding.

Adventure Epic Quest Betrayal Survival Royalty & Courts Political Intrigue Mythological World War & Battle Found Family Thriller Conspiracy Love Triangle Family Forbidden Love Tragic Romance

Audiobook details

GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction

Length10 hrs 51 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 13, 2022

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1CHAPTER I THE COMING OF THE RING

11CHAPTER XI THE RESCUE FAILS

2CHAPTER II THE ADVICE OF SERGEANT QUICK

12CHAPTER XII THE DEN OF LIONS

3CHAPTER III THE PROFESSOR GOES OUT SHOOTING

13CHAPTER XIII THE ADVENTURES OF HIGGS

4CHAPTER IV THE DEATH WIND

14CHAPTER XIV HOW PHARAOH MET SHADRACH

5CHAPTER V PHARAOH MAKES TROUBLE

15CHAPTER XV SERGEANT QUICK HAS A PRESENTIMENT

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6CHAPTER VI HOW WE ESCAPED FROM HARMAC

16CHAPTER XVI HARMAC COMES TO MUR

7CHAPTER VII BARUNG

17CHAPTER XVII I FIND MY SON

8CHAPTER VIII THE SHADOW OF FATE

18CHAPTER XVIII THE BURNING OF THE PALACE

9CHAPTER IX THE SWEARING OF THE OATH

19CHAPTER XIX STARVATION

10CHAPTER X QUICK LIGHTS A MATCH

20CHAPTER XX THE TRIAL AND AFTER

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