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Marie

By: H. Rider Haggard
Narrated by: Shelly Frasier
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Allan Quatermain, hero of King Solomon's mines, tells a moving tale of his first wife, the Dutch-born Marie Marais, and the adventures that were linked to her beautiful, tragic history. This moving story depicts the tumultuous political era of the 1830s, involving the Boers, French colonists and the Zulu tribe in the Cape colony of South Africa. Hate and suspicion run high between the home government and the Dutch subjects.

Allan accompanies the ill-fated Pieter Retief and the Boer Commision on an embassy to the Zulu despot, Dingaan. Villains attempt to kill Allan and rob him of his wife. The unfortunate mission ends in a blood-curdling massacre. Written at a time when slavery was widespread, Marie portrays characters and views reflective of its era.

©2001 Tantor Media, Inc. (P)2001 Tantor Media, Inc. Suspense Thriller & Suspense Africa Marriage
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If you read this, taking in the period it was written and not try to put modern day morals on to the characters- you will find a descriptive, enthralling story with characters you get to know and care about. Enjoyed the narration - makes my 45 min drive to work something to look forward to.

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