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Description edit
In Manhattan, Craig Mellow is the toast of the literary world, a young writer whose bestselling novels and larger-than-life adventures are fueled by natural-born charisma. But Craig lost a limb and a legacy in Africa. And his heart still clings to the land. A representative of the World Bank... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Craig: Add a description of this character.
- Peter Fungabera
- Sally-anne
- Sarah
- Tungata Zebiwe
- Lynn
- Mr Mellow
- Henry Pickering
- Vusamanzi
- Timon Nbebi
- Shona
- Abel Khori
- Peter Ftmgabera
- Ashe Levy
- Mr Joseph Petal
- Bukharin
- Bawu
- Lobengula
- Bada
- Jock Daniels
- Peter Fungabem
- Pupho
- Nigel
- Shadrach
- Stephanie
- Mugabe
- Kumalo
- Helen
- Mzilikazi
- Sindebele
- Rhodes
- Alice
- Tuti
- Ttmgata
- Smith
- Isadore Cohen
- Gandang
- Buster
Quotes edit
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“Still, five pints of diamonds is better than a poke in the eye with a rhino horn.”
Tungata Zebiwe
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First Sentence edit
This small wind had travelled a thousand miles and more, up from the great wastes of the Kalahari Desert which the little yellow Bushmen call 'the Big Dry'.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 4 of 5 in Ballantyne Novels. (standard series)
Preceded by The Angels Weep, and followed by The Triumph of the Sun.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Wilbur Smith (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: July 1984
ISBN: 978-0385187374
Page Count: 423
Publisher: Doubleday
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: July 1984
ISBN: 978-0385187374
Page Count: 423
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsOccasional very graphic scenes of violence, including puppy crushing, infant burning, murder and torture.
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