The Spirit of Bambatse

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Summary: AN UNJUSTLY NEGLECTED WONDER
Review: This all-but-forgotten work by the master of the "lost race" adventure story has just about everything a reader could possibly hope for in a book: a treasure hunt, battles between savage African tribes, a plucky heroine, a shipwreck, an insane Jewish villain, the ghost of a 17th century Portuguese woman, mesmerism and even a nice romantic love story. It is a shame that this wonderful fantasy has been out of print for 20 years, as it is a book that can be enjoyed by anyone, young or old, with a love of fantastic adventure. It's well worth seeking out.