Nada the Lily

Nada the Lily is a historical novel. It tells about the origins of Umslopogaas, the illegitimate son of the Zulu king in the 19th century. Parts of the story are inspired by the real historical events and fairy tales that Haggard heard, during his time in South Africa. Haggard portrays the Zulus as real people—people with hopes and dreams, as well as flaws.