The Virgin of the Sun is a novel written by H. Rider Haggard, published in 1922. It is set in the 16th century and follows the story of Leonard Outram, a British adventurer who travels to Peru in search of treasure. Along the way, he meets a beautiful Incan princess named Ysabel and falls in love with her.Together, they embark on a perilous journey through the Andes Mountains and encounter various obstacles such as treacherous terrain, hostile tribes, and betrayal from within their own group. However, they are determined to find the treasure and restore Ysabel's rightful place as the ruler of her people.As their adventure continues, they discover a secret temple that holds the key to the treasure they seek. However, they soon realize that they are not the only ones searching for it, and they must fight to protect what they have found.The Virgin of the Sun is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of power. It is a classic work of adventure fiction that has captivated readers for generations.I, Hubert of Hastings, write this in the land of Tavantinsuyu, far from England, where I was born, whither I shall never more return, being a wanderer as the rune upon the sword of my ancestor, Thorgrimmer, foretold that I should be, which sword my mother gave me on the day of the burning of Hastings by the French. I write it with a pen that I have shaped from a wing feather of the great eagle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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