H. Rider Haggard / HRider Haggard
The Brethren is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, first published in 1904. The story is set in the late 16th century, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and follows the adventures of two brothers, Nigel and John, who are members of the Knights of St. John, also known as the Hospitallers. Nigel and John are sent on a mission to Malta, where they become embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Grand Master of the Hospitallers, who is accused of being a traitor. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters, including the beautiful and mysterious Lady Margaret, who becomes a love interest for Nigel.The novel is full of action, adventure, and intrigue, as the brothers navigate their way through dangerous situations and battle their enemies. It also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and brotherhood, as the two brothers must rely on each other to survive.Overall, The Brethren is a thrilling historical adventure novel that will appeal to fans of Haggard’s other works, as well as readers who enjoy stories of knights, chivalry, and romance.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.