Buchan, John

Prester John

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ISBN 13:
9789357275804
author:
Buchan, John
format:
Paperback
publisher:
DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
194
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£13.55

Description

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century South Africa, Prester John is an adventure novel that follows David Crawfurd as he becomes embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and deception.

A young Scotsman's life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a charismatic black pastor named John Laputa, who is at the centre of a brewing storm. As Crawfurd delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a sinister plot involving illicit diamond smuggling and a planned uprising among the local native populations.

With its unique blend of action, suspense and historical context, Prester John is a gripping tale that explores the tensions between colonial powers and indigenous cultures in early 20th-century Africa.

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