Book cover for Swallow: A Tale of the Great Trek by Henry Rider Haggard

Swallow

A Tale of the Great Trek

2023 Released
327 Pages
6-7 Hours
Audiobook Unavailable
Open Road MediaISBN 9781504084383

Two lovers search for each other through the wilderness of Southern Africa in this classic romantic adventure by the author of King Solomon's Mines. Suzanne is a Dutch girl who has grown up among the natives of South Africa, who call her "Swallow." One day she finds Ralph Kenzie, an English castaway, washed up along the shore. They fall in love, but on their wedding day, she is kidnapped by the deadly Swart Piet. Years pass, and Ralph does not give up his search for his beloved Suzanne. Meanwhile, Suzanne has teamed up with Sihamba, a witch doctor. Together they trek through the wilderness, facing war and other dangers as Suzanne and Ralph make their way back to each other . . .  "A thrilling tale of action and romance, with some mystical elements thrown into the mix and some historical backdrop to add authenticity. . . . Swallow really is a novel that will please just about any reader. I more than highly recommend it." —Fantasy Literature

Henry Rider Haggard

Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856–1925) was an English writer of adventure novels that were mostly set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa. He was also a founder of the ‘Lost World’ literary genre and was also involved in agricultural reform throughout the British Empire.

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