Granelli, Roger
River of Hope
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912368457
- author:
- Granelli, Roger
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cockatrice Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 218
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
River of Hope by Roger Granelli is a powerful exploration of redemption and violence in the face of colonialism. Against the backdrop of the primeval forest, two men from different worlds come to a small town, each carrying their own demons and seeking a way out. Albert Schweitzer, a doctor and missionary, has built a life of quiet purpose on the banks of the Ogowe river, while Adam Hope, a troubled Welshman with a past in the Great War, arrives with secrets and a desire for redemption. As their paths converge, they are joined by Pieters, a dissolute Belgian, whose presence sets off a chain reaction that will determine the fate of Schweitzer's work. This novel is a complex and thought-provoking portrayal of colonial relationships as Europe's age of dominance comes to an end, weaving together themes of violence, revenge, and redemption in a rich tapestry of human experience.
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