Out of Darkness, Shining Light - by Petina Gappah

Out of Darkness, Shining Light is a powerful and captivating novel that tells the story of two African servants who carry explorer and missionary Dr.

Livingstone's body across 1,000 miles to ensure his safe return to England.

Narrated by Halima, the doctor's sharp-tongued cook, and Jacob Wainwright, a rigidly pious freed slave, this novel sheds light on the agonies of colonialism and the legacy of slavery in Africa.

With vivid characters and a richly detailed setting, Out of Darkness, Shining Light is an important and thought-provoking read that will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the complex history of colonialism and its ongoing impact on African society today.