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Set against the harsh backdrop of the African desert, the narrative follows Mr. George Lawrence, a beleaguered civil servant grappling with multiple crises. Stricken by illness and surrounded by a hostile environment, he faces insurrections from local tribes, rising grain prices threatening famine, and internal conflicts among local leaders. Additionally, a dangerous smallpox epidemic looms, compounded by frustrating directives from distant authorities. The relentless Harmattan wind adds to his burdens, enveloping him in a suffocating cloud of dust and despair.
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Beau Geste, Percival Christopher Wren
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- 2019
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- Title
- Beau Geste
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Percival Christopher Wren
- Publisher
- Benediction Classics
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 350
- ISBN13
- 9781789430233
- Series
- Beau Geste
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Mystery Novels, Classics, Wars, Africa
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
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- Set against the harsh backdrop of the African desert, the narrative follows Mr. George Lawrence, a beleaguered civil servant grappling with multiple crises. Stricken by illness and surrounded by a hostile environment, he faces insurrections from local tribes, rising grain prices threatening famine, and internal conflicts among local leaders. Additionally, a dangerous smallpox epidemic looms, compounded by frustrating directives from distant authorities. The relentless Harmattan wind adds to his burdens, enveloping him in a suffocating cloud of dust and despair.