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Candles in an African Wind-bookcover

By: Allan Webb

Candles in an African Wind

Pages: 278 Ratings: 4.7
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Rogues, Romance, Rhodes, Railways, Raids, Rebellion, Rinderpest… The sabres rattled amongst nations: Great Britain, Germany, the South African Boer Republic, Rhodesia, Bechuanaland and the great African warrior tribes…

Resource-hungry power brokers and their lust for fame and fortune shape the destiny of common people from different nations and ethnic backgrounds whose lives are inextricably intertwined and shaped by the colonial expanse of the 1890s, all within the fabulously rich but untamed interior of southern Africa.

Cecil John Rhodes, Prime Minister of the Cape and Natal Provinces, will stop at nothing to expand British influence and lay claim to the wealth and riches within the region. His vision is to push his railway north as far as Cairo to expand the influence of the Crown.

Willam Brady – a humble prisoner deported from England and in the bond of a military Colonel – grasps his opportunities in southern Africa, experiencing enthralling adventures, the rekindling of his faith and unlikely friendships before winning the hand of a beautiful wife.

  

Allan is an engaging and positive person with an outgoing character; he possesses a fine sense of humour.


Born and raised in Matabeleland, Rhodesia, Allan enjoys the outdoors, wildlife, exploring God’s creations and the adventures that these pursuits bring. He has four adult children and five grand-children. Allan is a man of faith and is active pastorally in the local church.


He and his wife, Linda, and their extended family now reside in Mandurah, Western Australia.

Customer Reviews
4.7
12 reviews
12 reviews
  • Natasha Kim

    Wow, I would love to read this book. Most especially to know more about the historical events in South Africa and also the love story of Anna and Brady.

  • ElinaT

    I hope Brady was honest and transparent with Miss Anna about his past before pursuing her any further.

  • Oluchi23

    A nice story line, the character took a risk I'm quest of freedom. I love your review for it simplicity and comprehensiveness. I will add it to my bookshelf ASAP.

  • Ajibola Gabriel

    While I want him to focus on his newfound freedom, get a job and start living, I also understand that love can be a driving force to getting all that done and even faster.

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