# Kuolematon kuningatar

By H. Rider Haggard.

"Kuolematon kuningatar" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Leo Vincey, a young man of striking beauty and mysterious lineage, who becomes embroiled in a fantastical tale involving ancient secrets and a beautiful, immortal queen named Ayesha. The narrative weaves elements of adventure and fantasy, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for knowledge. At the start of the novel, the narrator, Horace Holly, recounts a fateful encounter with Leo Vincey's father, who shares his dying wishes for the care of his young son after confessing his fears of an imminent death. Following this moody introduction, the story unfolds as Holly becomes the guardian of Leo after the father's unexpected demise. As Leo matures, he learns about his unusual heritage, motivating him to seek answers related to his family's mysterious past. The characters are richly drawn, contrasting Vincey’s physical allure with Holly’s self-deprecating wit and intellectual curiosity, setting the stage for the enthralling adventures ahead. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: Finnish
- Translator: O. E. Nyman
- Subjects: Africa -- Fiction; Fantasy fiction; Love stories; Adventure stories; Ayesha (Fictitious character : Haggard) -- Fiction; Immortalism -- Fiction; Reincarnation -- Fiction; Women -- Africa -- Fiction

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