English language. Love and adventures. 2 books

Set contents: H. Rider Haggard Reading Book. Montezuma’s Daughter. QR-code for audio. English language H. Rider Haggard Reading Book. Allan Quatermain. QR-code for audio. English language An enthralling story of love and revenge unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous historical events of the 16th century. Spanish noblewoman Luisa de Garcia, married to an Englishman, is killed by her brother, Juan de Garcia, who she predicts will be killed by her son Thomas. Thomas vows to avenge his mother's death, leaves his fiancée Lily, and sets off for Spain. After a series of adventures, Thomas learns that his enemy is trying to hide in the New World and follows him. There, he is captured by the Aztecs, meets Princess Otomi – the daughter of Emperor Montezuma – and marries her. At this time, the Spanish conquistadors capture the Aztec empire and prepare to kill the emperor's family. One of the influential Spanish officers turns out to be Thomas's old enemy – his uncle Juan. Fights, escapes, sacrifices, and the fall of the empire – this is what Thomas has to endure before he faces his sworn enemy at the mouth of a volcano in their final duel. The book provides insight into the most important events in the history of England, Spain, and America, and its characters are real historical figures. The text is unadapted, without abbreviations. The story of the thrilling adventures of hunter Allan Quatermain and his companions, brave travelers who find themselves in the amazing country of Zu-Vendi – in the heart of then unexplored Africa. This country is ruled by two queen sisters, who fall in love with one of Allan's companions. The rivalry between the two queens leads to a civil war, and the priests of Zu-Vendi try to kill the travelers. A series of tumultuous events leads the story to an unexpected finale. Allan Quatermain, the hero of a popular series of books by the remarkable English writer H. Rider Haggard, became the prototype for Indiana Jones. The text is unadapted, without abbreviations.