Montezuma's Daughter

H. Rider Haggard

Beschreibung

"Montezuma's Daughter" is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1893. The story is set in Mexico during the 16th century and follows the adventures of a Spanish nobleman named Thomas Wingfield. Wingfield is sent on a mission to Mexico by the Spanish king, and he soon finds himself caught up in a web of political intrigue and betrayal. He is captured by the Aztecs and sentenced to death, but he is saved by the intervention of a beautiful Aztec princess named Otomie. As Wingfield tries to navigate the treacherous political landscape of Mexico, he falls in love with Otomie and becomes embroiled in a conflict between the Aztecs and the Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés.

Verfügbar seit: 06.03.2023.

Drucklänge: 370 Seiten.

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