The story is set in Africa and revolves around the experiences of a young Englishman named Leonard Outram and his encounters with a mysterious woman named Benita. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and adventure as Outram tries to unravel the secrets of Benita's past and navigate the dangers of the African wilderness. Along the way, he encounters a cast of memorable characters, including a band of ruthless ivory poachers and a powerful African king.
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Table of contents
- I. CONFIDENCES
- II. THE END OF THE “ZANZIBAR.”
- III. HOW ROBERT CAME ASHORE
- IV. MR. CLIFFORD
- V. JACOB MEYER
- VI. THE GOLD COIN
- VII. THE MESSENGERS
- VIII. BAMBATSE
- IX. THE OATH OF MADUNA
- X. THE MOUNTAIN TOP
- XI. THE SLEEPERS IN THE CAVE
- XII. THE BEGINNING OF THE SEARCH
- XIII. BENITA PLANS ESCAPE
- XIV. THE FLIGHT
- XV. THE CHASE
- XVI. BACK AT BAMBATSE
- XVII. THE FIRST EXPERIMENT
- XVIII. THE OTHER BENITA
- XIX. THE AWAKING
- XX. JACOB MEYER SEES A SPIRIT
- XXI. THE MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD
- XXII. THE VOICE OF THE LIVING
- XXIII. BENITA GIVES HER ANSWER
- XXIV. THE TRUE GOLD