Marie

by H. Rider Haggard Narrated by Shelly Frasier

Overview

This first novel in Henry Rider Haggard's Zulu trilogy depicts the tumultuous political era of the 1830s involving the trek-Boers, the French colonists, and the Zulu tribe in the Cape colony of South Africa. Hate and suspicion run high between the home government and the Dutch subjects.



Allan Quatermain accompanies the ill-fated Pieter Retief and the Boer Commission on an embassy to the Zulu despot Dingaan. Along the way, villains attempt to kill Allan and rob him of his wife, the Dutch-born Marie Marais. The unfortunate mission ends in a blood-curdling massacre. Written at a time when slavery was widespread, Marie portrays characters and views reflective of its era.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Shelly Frasier transitions easily among British, French, Dutch, and American accents in her sober performance of this classic." ---AudioFile

AUG/SEP 02 - AudioFile

Allan Quatermain may be British born, but that doesn’t stop him from loving Marie Marais, a Boer maiden in South Africa. Nor does it stop her from returning his love, although their marriage ends in tragedy born of racial hatred. Shelly Frasier transitions easily among British, French, Dutch, and American accents in her sober performance of this classic, sometimes within the scope of the same character. While this occasionally leads to confusion, her thoughtful narration of the sad and frustrating story keeps the listener riveted from one distressing scene to the next. While the cultural disputes of 1830s Africa seem insurmountable, Frasier’s compassionate portrayal of Haggard’s text makes the listener yearn for a peaceful solution. R.P.L. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170748082
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	08/24/2009
Series:	Allan Quatermain Series , #5
Edition description:	Unabridged

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