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A Spear of Summer Grass

By: Deanna Raybourn
Narrated by: Nicola Barber
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Paris, 1923

The daughter of a scandalous mother, Delilah Drummond is already notorious, even among Paris society. But her latest scandal is big enough to make even her oft-married mother blanch. Delilah is exiled to Kenya and her favorite stepfather's savanna manor house until gossip subsides.

Fairlight is the crumbling, sun-bleached skeleton of a faded African dream, a world where dissolute expats are bolstered by gin and jazz records, cigarettes and safaris. As mistress of this wasted estate, Delilah falls into the decadent pleasures of society.

Against the frivolity of her peers, Ryder White stands in sharp contrast. As foreign to Delilah as Africa, Ryder becomes her guide to the complex beauty of this unknown world. Giraffes, buffalo, lions and elephants roam the shores of Lake Wanyama amid swirls of red dust. Here, life is lush and teeming - yet fleeting and often cheap.

Amidst the wonders - and dangers - of Africa, Delilah awakes to a land out of all proportion - extremes of heat, darkness, beauty, and joy that cut to her very heart. Only when this sacred place is profaned by bloodshed does Delilah discover what is truly worth fighting for - and what she can no longer live without.

©2013 Deanna Raybourn (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Fiction Historical Fiction Romance Africa Heartfelt
Vivid Descriptions • Complex Characters • Engaging Plot • Feminist Sensibility • Unpredictable Ending

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Fun story, excellent narration. I'd prefer it without the steamy romantic interludes, but otherwise, a nice diversion.

A Trip to Africa

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The realism and amazing writing about Africa was enthralling and amazing. Thrilling and vivid telling of how much the African wilderness was enrapturing.

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She did it again! Another great book! I want more though! I want Gitian back! Her writing is just plain great! My next credit goes to purchasing one of Deana Raybourne's books!

She did it again!

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Surprisingly close story to Out of Africa. Writing and narration was very good. Worth the credit!

Out of Africa

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I love stories featuring spoiled brats whom, through a series of humbling and trying experiences, evolve into conscientious, worthy characters. Ultimately, Delilah's smart strength left me smiling, despite the sadness and strife she endured. I recommend reading this one.

I want to visit the Africa portrayed in this story

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