{"product_id":"she-9781513133812","title":"She","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eShe (1887) is a classic English literature novel by H. Rider Haggard, inspired by his experience in South Africa. It follows Horace Holly, who accepts the responsibility of caring for Vincey's son, Leo, in exchange for knowledge about an ancient secret. Years later, they open the locked metal box, discovering the Sherd of Amenartas and embarking on a journey to Africa. They are captured by the Amahagger tribe and taken to the subterranean palace of Kôr, where they encounter the powerful and divine queen, She-who-must-be-obeyed. The novel explores the complexities of empire and the popular imagination of British subjects during Queen Victoria's reign. This new edition, with a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, reimagines the classic for modern readers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 268 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Margin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe, an enthralling blend of adventure, fantasy, and romance, is a lesser-known gem of English literature. Among his most celebrated works, She, inspired by Haggard's experiences in South Africa, played a pivotal role in establishing the author as a prominent figure of his generation and a trailblazer in the realm of fantasy fiction's lost world genre. Horace Holly, a young Cambridge professor, receives an unexpected proposition from an esteemed colleague: in exchange for knowledge about an ancient secret, Holly must willingly assume the responsibility of caring for Vincey's son in the event of his untimely demise. Though cautious, Holly's intrigue piques, and he accepts the offer, receiving a locked metal box and a set of cryptic instructions. The following day, Vincey passes away, leaving behind his young son, Leo. Unable to unlock the box until Leo reaches the age of 25, Holly dedicates himself to his career and duties as a father, patiently waiting for the right time. Years later, they finally open the box, revealing the Sherd of Amenartas, substantiating Vincey's story and igniting a desire within them to embark on a journey to the heart of Africa. There, they find themselves captives of the Amahagger tribe, a lost people governed by a formidable and divine queen. Shortly thereafter, they are led to a subterranean palace within the ruins of Kôr, where the enigmatic She-who-must-be-obeyed awaits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo delve into H. Rider Haggard's She is to immerse oneself in a realm that can only be conjured by one of the greatest adventure writers of all time, at the peak of his literary prowess. Originally serialized in The Graphic, a British weekly magazine, She is an epic of high fantasy that illuminates the intricate ways in which the complexities of empire permeated the popular imagination of British subjects during the reign of Queen Victoria. For the contemporary reader, it serves as a captivating tale of action and discovery, offering both a refined narrative and profound insights into the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781513133812\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H. Rider Haggard","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098886992122,"sku":"9781513133812","price":13.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1669984768625_book.jpg?v=1670313510","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/she-9781513133812","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}