The Africa House

The True Story of an English Gentleman and His African Dream

(Author) Christina Lamb
Format: Paperback
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Christina Lamb's best selling account of this fascinating and complicated man - a colonialist who beat his servants yet supported independence, a stiff Englishman with deep passions - is a master piece of biographical storytelling. It is a tale of fantasies made real, tragedy endured and life long love.

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Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780140268348
Publish year:
2000
Publish date:
June 1, 2000

Christina Lamb

Christina Lamb is a renowned British journalist and author, best known for her book "The Sewing Circles of Herat," which delves into the complexities of Afghan society. Her writing style is marked by vivid storytelling and deep empathy for her subjects. Lamb's work has made a significant impact on literature by shedding light on underrepresented voices.

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