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H. Rider Haggard
Montezuma's Daughter
H. Rider Haggard's Montezuma's Daughter is a sweeping historical adventure set during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. The story is framed as the memoir of Thomas Wingfield, an Englishman who travels to the New World in the early 16th century to avenge his mother's murder. His quest leads him to the shores of Mexico, where his ship is wrecked. He is captured and taken to the magnificent capital city, Tenochtitlan, just as the conquistador Hernán Cortés is beginning his campaign against the empire. Thomas's life is spared because his fair skin and hair lead the Aztecs, including the emperor Montezuma himself, to believe he is a returned god from their prophecies. He integrates into Aztec society, learning their language and customs, and wins the love of Montezuma's beautiful daughter, Otomie. The novel provides a thrilling, ground-level account of the key events of the conquest: the arrival of Cortés, the initial welcome of the Spaniards, the tragic massacre during the festival of Toxcatl, the death of Montezuma, and the subsequent siege and fall of Tenochtitlan. Thomas and Otomie find themselves caught in the middle, fighting for survival amidst the collapse of a civilization. It is a tale of epic romance, brutal warfare, and cultural cataclysm, showcasing Haggard's signature blend of meticulous historical detail and relentless adventure.
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