5.0 out of 5 stars Lyrical. Fascinating.
Magical, May 9, 2013
A lyrical journey through the eclectic atmospheres and
vibrant cultures of the East African Coast.
Through the eyes of the protagonist we experience the
diversity of thought, language, expression, ritual and tradition as she deals
with the challenges, trials and tribulations of life as a woman and as a
merchant in East Africa. A must-read, for those who would like to understand
the cultural diversity and get a taste of the cultures during a time of large
changes to coastal East Africa. Who better to tell the story than an
ethnographer, who grew up and experienced these cultures first hand. Get ready
to be swept away on a magical journey of forbidden desires and fascinating
characters in this spellbinding novel.
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