Frank Coates – författare

Love or empire; ambition or greed? What drives a man to walk from the Cape to Cairo? An epic story of Africa from the bestselling author of Tears of the Maasai, Beyond Mombasa and In Search of Africa. An epic story of Africa Love or empire; ambition or greed? What drives a man to walk from the Cape to Cairo? Ewart Grogan, known to the Africans as Bwana Simba - the man with the cold stare of the lion - is a man of unwavering self-confidence. From his early days fighting for Cecil Rhodes in the Matabele wars, Grogan's passion uniquely equipped him to conquer a continent. He risked all to trek across darkest Africa for the woman he loves and has gone on to dominate the business world of the burgeoning new colony of British East Africa. Domination has come at a price, however. Now, the Great War points its bloody finger towards Africa. And Grogan faces his greatest ordeal - and his most wrenching choice ...'an incredible story, brilliantly told. Frank Coates' latest novel is a blockbuster!' ABC Radio 936 'a big, powerful, full-blooded adventure' travelbeat.com.au

Two men, an ancient nation ...and an impossible choice The latest novel from the bestselling author of IN SEARCH OF AFRICA An ancient Maasai legend tells of a child born holding a stone in its palm. the story is a warning, and now a baby is born holding a stone in not one but each of its tiny fists ...In 1904, the British government promised the Maasai control of their traditional lands - for so long as they shall exist as a people. Seven years later, that promise is broken, and the Maasai must choose between war with a powerful enemy and a perilous trek to the land allocated them by the government. Ole Sadera has risen from village scapegoat to leadership of his people. Now he struggles with rapid change - and his desire for another man's wife. George Coll arrives in East Africa to face impossible choices of his own. How can he stay silent in the face of betrayal? And how can he ask the woman he loves to share an uncertain future? the Maasai gather to make their historic decision ...and an Empire holds its breath.

An epic story of a man who risked life and love to challenge Africa. From the bestselling author of TEARS OF THE MAASAI, BEYOND MOMBASA and IN SEARCH OF AFRICA. Love or empire; ambition or greed? What drives a man to walk from the Cape to Cairo? Ewart Grogan, known to the Africans as Bwana Simba - the man with the cold stare of the lion - is a man of unwavering self-confidence. From his early days fighting for Cecil Rhodes in the Matabele wars, Grogan's passion uniquely equipped him to conquer a continent.He risked all to trek across darkest Africa for the woman he loves and has gone on to dominate the business world of the burgeoning new colony of British East Africa. Domination has come at a price, however. Now, the Great War points its bloody finger towards Africa. And Grogan faces his greatest ordeal - and his most wrenching choice ...praise for Frank Coates's novels:'blockbuster adventure with authenticity' WEEKEND AUStRALIAN 'engaging and entertaining' tHE ADVERtISER