H. Rider Haggard was an English novelist and Victorian writer of adventure novels, set in exotic African locations. Together with Arthur Conan Doyle, Haggard is considered as one of the founder of the Lost World literary genre. 'Allan's Wife' is a novel, entered in the collection of four books, depicting the life of Allan Quatermain, great English hunter in the wilds of mysterious Africa. The novel describes the story of Quartermain's early life before his famous adventures in the heart of Africa, and his marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Stella, mother of his son Harry. This story is one of Allan Quatermain's biggest tests that will shape his will and spirit. The novel is filled with action and emotions, so it will be undoubtedly gripping for fans of adventure genre!