
MORNING STAR
by H. Rider Haggard
DEDICATION - My dear Budge,—
AUTHOR’S NOTE
MORNING STAR - by H. Rider Haggard
CHAPTER I - THE PLOT OF ABI
CHAPTER II - THE PROMISE OF THE GOD
CHAPTER III - RAMES, THE PRINCESS, AND THE CROCODILE
CHAPTER IV - THE SUMMONING OF AMEN
CHAPTER V - HOW RAMES FOUGHT THE PRINCE OF KESH
Set against the glittering backdrop of ancient Egypt, this tale weaves history and myth into a vivid romance. When young queen Neter‑Tua faces a forced union with a murderous uncle, an ancient part of herself—the powerful Ka—steps in to guide her fate. The narrative balances political intrigue with the mystic allure of waxen images and secret spells that once threatened pharaohs.
As court conspiracies thicken, Neter‑Tua embarks on a daring quest to outwit the sorcerers who would bind her destiny, discovering love and loyalty in unexpected places. The story captures the texture of Egyptian belief, from the reverence of the Ka to the elaborate rituals of royalty, while inviting listeners to experience the timeless struggle between duty and the heart.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (449K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by John Bickers; Dagny; Emma Dudding; David Widger
Release date
2006-04-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1925
Best known for the classic adventures King Solomon’s Mines and She, this English novelist helped shape the modern lost-world tale with stories full of danger, mystery, and far-off landscapes. His time in southern Africa fed the vivid settings and atmosphere that made his fiction so widely read.
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