The Brethren

By H. Rider Haggard and Henry Rider Haggard

Book Overview

The Brethren is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1904. The story is set in the 16th century and revolves around the adventures of a group of pirates known as the Brethren. The main character is a young man named Lionel Tressilian, who is betrayed by his half-brother, Oliver, and wrongly accused of murder. He is sentenced to be sold into slavery, but manages to escape and joins the Brethren. Together, they embark on a series of daring raids and battles on the high seas, seeking revenge against those who have wronged them. Along the way, Lionel falls in love with a beautiful woman named Rosamund Godolphin, who is also caught up in the conflict between the Brethren and their enemies. The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance, and explores themes such as honor, loyalty, and redemption. It is considered one of Haggard's most popular and enduring works, and has been adapted into several films and television series.Another month had gone by, and though Godwin was still somewhat weak and suffered from a headache at times, the brethren had recovered from their wounds. On the last day of November, about two o'clock in the afternoon, a great procession might have been seen wending its way from the old Hall at Steeple. In it rode many knights fully armed, before whom were borne their banners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162689730
• ISBN13: 9781162689739
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

'TWO LOVERS BY THE MAIDEN SATE'.................WONDERFUL

THIS STIRRING NOVEL BY SIR H HAGGARD IS SET IN THE CLIMACTIC MONTHS BEFORE THE OPENING OF THE THIRD CRUSADE,CALLED THE KING'S CRUSADE.THE BRETHREN IS A CLASSIC TALE OF LOVE AND CHIVALRY,UNFOLDING AMIDST THE TOUCHING STORY OF TWO KNIGHTS WHO ARE IN LOVE WITH THE SAME MAIDEN.THE DEVOTION OF THESE MEN ARE TESTED WHEN THEIR BELOVED IS CARRIED AWAY AGAINST HER WILL TO PALESTINE AND EVENTUALLY TO THE COURT OF THE FAMOUS MUSLIM LEADER,SALADINE.THEIR QUEST TO RECLAIM ROSAMUNDE,THE KIDNAPPED MAIDEN,THRUSTS THE BRETHREN INTO A WEB OF INTRIGUE AND TREACHERY THAT REMAINS UNBROKEN UNTIL THEY HAVE ENDURED EPIC CRUSADER BATTLES AND A BLOODY SEIGE OF JERUSALEM!!THIS IS ONE OF SIR HAGGARRD'S GRANDEST NOVELS!!!