Bennett, Ronan
The Catastrophist
- ISBN 13:
- 9780747260332
- author:
- Bennett, Ronan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Headline Review
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 314
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Catastrophist by Ronan Bennett In 1962, a chance encounter sets off a chain of events that takes James Gillespie on a perilous journey through the heart of Africa. His pursuit of an Italian woman leads him into the midst of a collapsing colonial regime, where the fragile balance of power is about to be shattered. As the situation spirals out of control, Gillespie finds himself caught up in a maelstrom of violence and chaos. The shimmering heat of Africa gives way to an unholy descent into darkness, where the lines between passion and destruction are blurred. This gripping tale of love, politics, and survival is a powerful portrayal of a pivotal moment in African history.