Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain
Gelesen von Peter John Keeble
H. Rider Haggard
(4,721 Sterne; 136 Bewertungen)
This is a superb sweeping romantic adventure story of how Alan Quatermain, hero of fourteen of Rider H Haggard's books, met, fell in love with and married his first wife. It is related from the perspective of old age and is set against the time of the Great Trek in the 1830s. The villains of the piece are truly villainous, Dingaan a portly traitorous despotic Zulu chief, and a Portuguese killer who constantly plots to kill our hero and steal his wife.
This book is written with histrionic flair typical of the Victorian era, gripping battles combined with scenes of fervent emotion. Bigotry and hatred filter through the story, having (as they do even now) a terrible effect on all the characters who harboured such prejudices. (Summary by Peter Keeble) (9 hr 49 min)
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Marie: An Episode in the Life of the Late Allan Quatermain
DRSmith
(5 Sterne)
2nd time around, great read and a mesmerizing saga set against the wilderness of Southern Africa region, and the cruelty of mankind with the never ending beating heart of unfulfilled love... Recommended:)
eli g
(5 Sterne)
The story was quite long, still, it was interesting and of course, crafted by a master. Written in the first person, the reader's job was very good; his British accent perfect for the part. Thank you.
Amazing piece of work
(5 Sterne)
A timeless book that needs no excuse or explanation. It is simply one of the greatest love stories of all time.
elm
(5 Sterne)
heartrending tale of Quatemains youth and first marriage. Also a fasinating window into the tragic trecks of the boers.
Reverend Muddy Grimes
(5 Sterne)
even knowing how this has to end, it is a devastating book with a true villain.
Incredible
Terence
(5 Sterne)
Wonderful and powerful story and so well read by the narrator. Highly recommended!
dsuden
(5 Sterne)
Another great book by this author. I am enjoying them all!
Good one
Paul B
(5 Sterne)
Haggard sure knew how to write a ripping story