Out of Darkness, Shining Light - by Petina Gappah

This powerful novel by Petina Gappah tells the captivating story of the loyal men and women who carried explorer and missionary Dr.

Livingstone's body across Africa, so his remains could be returned home to England and his work preserved there.

Narrated by Halima, the doctor's sharp-tongued cook, and Jacob Wainwright, his rigidly pious secretary, this epic novel encompasses all of the hypocrisy of slavery and colonization--the hypocrisy at the core of the human heart--while celebrating resilience, loyalty, and love.

With a fresh look at the enduring history of colonialism, Out of Darkness, Shining Light beautifully evokes the moral ambiguities that lurk within the human heart, revealing a talent that continues to grow from book to book.

Don't miss this engrossing, beautiful, and deeply imaginative novel that illuminates the agonies of colonialism and blind loyalty, while celebrating resilience, loyalty, and love.

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