Jess by H. Rider Haggard is a romantic adventure novel set against the backdrop of the First Boer War in South Africa. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Jess and Bessie, and their entanglement with an Englishman named John Niel. As the tensions of war mount, love, jealousy, and political intrigue lead to dramatic consequences. With vivid descriptions of the African landscape and complex emotional dynamics, Jess showcases Haggard's skill in blending romance and adventure.