"Allan Quatermain" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel published in 1887. This sequel to "King Solomon's Mines" follows the legendary explorer as he ventures deep into uncharted African territory with his companions. Seeking escape after personal tragedy, Quatermain discovers the hidden kingdom of Zu-Vendis, ruled by two rival sisters. What begins as exploration transforms into deadly conflict when forbidden love and political intrigue ignite a devastating civil war in this lost civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)