Pearl-Maiden (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem

By H. Rider Haggard

A story of faith and love, Pearl-Maiden follows the life of Miriam, a young Christian woman loved by both a Roman officer and a Jewish boy during the fall of Jerusalem. Brought to life in a way only fin-de-siecle writer H. Rider Haggard could, this historical fiction novel interweaves a sense of strength in one's faith into the constant twists of adventure and romance.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Release date: Mar 6, 2012
• ISBN: 9781411464865

H. Rider Haggard

Sir Henry Rider Haggard, (1856-1925) commonly known as H. Rider Haggard was an English author active during the Victorian era. Considered a pioneer of the lost world genre, Haggard was known for his adventure fiction. His work often depicted African settings inspired by the seven years he lived in South Africa with his family. In 1880, Haggard married Marianna Louisa Margitson and together they had four children, one of which followed her father’s footsteps and became an author. Haggard is still widely read today, and is celebrated for his imaginative wit and impact on 19th century adventure literature.