BENITA

Benita, An African Romance by Rider Haggard is a classic adventure set in Africa in the early nineteenth century. Hidden temples, buried wealth, shipwrecks, reincarnations, run-ins with natives, and spirits are all included. Benita Clifford was raised in England, away from her father, who refused to marry because of his addiction. When her mother tragically dies, she returns to Africa at her fathers request. Benitas experience begins long before she sets foot on African soil, when she encounters the stormy sea and falls in love with Robert Seymour. As the journey continues, Benita and Seymour grow closer, but their relationship is threatened by nature and tragedy. Benita arrives in Africa shaken, but ready to start anew. As they trek through a land unknown, Benita and the expedition group brave countless challenges, including hostile native groups, shocking discoveries, dangerous environments, and a mysterious seventeenth-century ghost.