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Cry the Beloved Country is the deeply moving story of the Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo and his son Absalom, set against the background of a land and a people riven by racial injustice. Remarkable for its contemporaneity, unforgettable for character and incident, Cry the Beloved Country is a classic work of love and hope, courage and endurance, born of the dignity of man. ISBN 9780099766810 240 pages

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In Sigh The Beloved Country, Bongani Madondo writes about people, issues, women who rock!!!, believers, fast boys and their faster toys, inner city and street life, and cultural criticism, amongst others. Nobody escapes his critical pen, from Kenny Kunene, Miriam Makeba to Oscar Pistorius. His 32 essays will make you laugh and cry as he captures the essence of every aspect of our country that makes it so weird and wonderful. Features Summary Sigh the Beloved Country is a saucy stew of literary performance that showcases essays, memoirs, the interview as an art form, profile as a form of theatrical set-piece... Author Bongani Madondo (Author), Rian Malan (Foreword by) Publisher Pan Macmillan Release date 20160428 Pages 502 ISBN 1-77010-495-X ISBN 13 978-1-77010-495-2

 First edition, first impression of the author's classic first book. Published by Jonathan Cape in 1948. Book is in good condition internally although with a gift inscription and stamp on the front end paper. Jacket is in poor condition, price-clipped, torn, chipped.  

 First edition, first impression of the author's classic first book. Published by Jonathan Cape in 1948. Book is in good condition with some shelf wear at the spine ends.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 17 working days `That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all.'In a triumphant return to his much-loved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces us to the bravest new member of the famed family, Saffron Courtney.Saffron grows up on a sprawling Kenyan estate, under the watchful eye of her father, prominent businessman and distinguished war veteran Leon Courtney. Her childhood is idyllic, until a family tragedy forces her to grow up much faster than necessary. As she grows into a spirited teenager, her thirst for knowledge and adventure leads her to England, where she finds herself inevitably drawn into the heart of the gathering storm in the lead up to World War II.Gerhard von Meerbach is the privileged and idealistic younger brother of Konrad von Meerbach, heir to an industrial fortune, and vocal supporter of the Nazi Party. Gerhard struggles to stay true to his principles in an increasingly cruel world. His friendship with a Jewish man places him in danger, and forces him to take a stand against the forces of evil that have overtaken his country and his family. But, unknown to him, he is caught in a trap that could cost him everything he holds dear.As the Second World War looms over them all, Saffron and Gerhard's worlds will collide - but will there be more to unite them than tear them apart?A love story in the time of heroes, War Cry is the latest breath-taking episode in Wilbur Smith's epic account of one beloved family. Features Summary `That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all... Author Wilbur Smith (Author), David Churchill (As told to) Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20171116 Pages 512 ISBN 0-00-823007-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-823007-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days `That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all.' In a triumphant return to his much-loved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces us to the bravest new member of the famed family, Saffron Courtney. Saffron grows up on a sprawling Kenyan estate, under the watchful eye of her father, prominent businessman and distinguished war veteran Leon Courtney. Her childhood is idyllic, until a family tragedy forces her to grow up much faster than necessary. As she grows into a spirited teenager, her thirst for knowledge and adventure leads her to England, where she finds herself inevitably drawn into the heart of the gathering storm in the lead up to World War II. Gerhard von Meerbach is the privileged and idealistic younger brother of Konrad von Meerbach, heir to an industrial fortune, and vocal supporter of the Nazi Party. Gerhard struggles to stay true to his principles in an increasingly cruel world. His friendship with a Jewish man places him in danger, and forces him to take a stand against the forces of evil that have overtaken his country and his family. But, unknown to him, he is caught in a trap that could cost him everything he holds dear. As the Second World War looms over them all, Saffron and Gerhard's worlds will collide - but will there be more to unite them than tear them apart? A love story in the time of heroes, War Cry is the latest breath-taking episode in Wilbur Smith's epic account of one beloved family. Features Summary `That time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all... Author Wilbur Smith (Author), David Churchill (As told to) Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20171116 Pages 512 ISBN 0-00-753589-9 ISBN 13 978-0-00-753589-7

Panorama - Pieter-Dirk Uys - Missing ink - 2013 - 207pp - Paperback In 1987, Sibi M akhale is allowed to visit her dying father in the maximum security prison of Robben Island. The daughter of banned parents, Sibi comes face to face with two suspicious and frightened white school teachers resident on the island. It will prove to be a life-changing experience for all of them. Over two decadeslater, Sibi returns to the Island - now a World Heritage Site - with her two born-free sons. It is an attempt at closure for her, an adventure for her boys, and for the reader a remarkable journey back from the dark past. Panorama celebrates the people who through their shared passion for a beloved country managed to communicate and even laugh with each other in spite of fear, guilt and prejudice. This story about South Africa's yesterday and today is inspired by Pieter-Dirk Uys' internationally acclaimed play, Panorama.

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) The third volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of London is a far cry from James Herriot's day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And while he is keen to serve Queen and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby - despite frequent arguments between his colleagues, ornery cattle and equally ornery farmers, and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child. The question is constantly hanging over him - will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home? Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors. Format:Paperback Pages:592

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days 'There are few things on earth smaller than this country.'Alice, a young American on her travels, arrives in the west of Ireland with no plans and no strong attachments - except to her beloved mother, who raised her on her own. She falls in love with an Irishman, marries him, and settles down in a place whose codes she struggles to crack. And then, in the course of a single hot summer, she embarks on an affair that breaks her marriage and sets her life on a new course. Years later, in the aftermath of her mother's death, Alice finds herself back in Ireland and contemplating the forces that led her to put down roots and then tear them up again. What drew her to her husband, and what pulled her away? And how do we know when we've found our place in the world? When Light is Like Water is at once a gripping story of passion and ambivalence and a profound meditation on the things that matter most: the definition of love, the value of family and the meaning of home. Features Summary 'There are few things on earth smaller than this country.'Alice, a young American on her travels, arrives in the west of Ireland with no plans and no strong attachments - except to her beloved mother... Author Molly McCloskey Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20170529 Pages 224 ISBN 0-241-97820-3 ISBN 13 978-0-241-97820-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days 'I loved the sultry sensuous feeling of being in Havana so much that reading about it makes me want to go there. A fascinating story with engaging themes' Dinah Jefferies, #1 bestselling author of The Tea Planter's WifeCuba, 1958. Elisa is only sixteen years old when she meets Duardo and she knows he's the love of her life from the moment they first dance the rumba together in downtown Havana. But Duardo is a rebel, determined to fight in Castro's army, and Elisa is forced to leave behind her homeland and rebuild her life in distant England. But how can she stop longing for the warmth of Havana, when the music of the rumba still calls to her?England, 2012. Grace has a troubled relationship with her father, whom she blames for her beloved mother's untimely death. And this year more than ever she could do with a shoulderto cry on - Grace's career is in flux, she isn't sure she wants the baby her husband is so desperate to have and, worst of all, she's begun to develop feelings for their best friend Theo. Theo is a Cuban born magician but even he can't make Grace's problems disappear. Is the passion Grace feels for Theo enough to risk her family's happiness?From bestselling author Rosanna Ley comes an exotic tale of love, family and friendship set between England and Cuba. Features Summary From bestselling author Rosanna Ley comes an exotic tale of love, family and friendship set between England and Cuba. Perfect for fans of Kate Furnivall... Author Rosanna Ley Publisher Quercus Publishing Release date 20160519 Pages 489 ISBN 1-78429-207-9 ISBN 13 978-1-78429-207-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The beloved animation classic by legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, My Neighbor Totoro is now retold in novel form. This prestige, hardcover edition features original illustrations by Miyazaki himself, accompanying a story written by veteran children's book author Tsugiko Kubo. Sure to delight both existing fans and new readers! Eleven-year-old Satsuki and her sassy little sister Mei have moved to the country to be closer to their ailing mother. While their father is working, the girls explore their sprawling old house and the forest and fields that surround it. Soon, Satsuki and Mei discover Totoro, a magical forest spirit who takes them on fantastic adventures through the trees and the clouds--and teaches them a lesson about trusting one another. Features Summary For the first time, and to celebrate the Anniversay of the beloved Studio Ghibli film, My Neighbor Totoro: The Novel. Author Tsugiko Kubo Publisher Viz Media, Subs. Of Shogakukan, Inc Release date 20131001 Pages 244 ISBN 1-4215-6120-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4215-6120-2