In 1859, at age fourteen, Florence Szász stood before a room full of
men and waited to be auctioned to the highest bidder. But slavery and
submission were not to be her destiny: Sam Baker, a wealthy English
gentleman and eminent adventurer, was moved by compassion and an
immediate, overpowering empathy for the young woman, and braved
extraordinary perils to help her escape. Together, Florence and Sam --
whose love would remain passionate and constant throughout their lives
-- forged into literally uncharted territory in a glorious attempt to
unravel a mysterious and magnificent enigma called Africa. A stunning
achievement, To the Heart of the Nile is an unforgettable portrait of
an unforgettable woman: a story of discovery, bravery, determination,
and love, meticulously reconstructed through journals, documents, and
private papers, and told in the inimitable narrative style that has
already won Pat Shipman resounding international acclaim.
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ISBN
9780061849855
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
HarperCollins e-books/Open Road Integrated Media
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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