Jess
1887
Published in 1887, 'Jess' by H. Rider Haggard is a novel set in the Transvaal region of South Africa. The story follows Captain John Niel, a former army officer, as he assists Boer farmer Silas Croft and becomes entangled in the lives of his nieces, Bessie and Jess. The narrative explores themes of adventure, love, and cultural complexities in a post-war landscape, highlighting the contrasting personalities of the sisters and the romantic tensions that arise among them.
