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A fiery evangelist takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959, carrying all they need from home, but find it is calamitously transformed on African soil. The tale recounts the family’s tragic undoing and reconstruction.

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**NOW INCLUDING THE FIRST CHAPTER OF DEMON COPPERHEAD**

TWICE WINNER OF THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
FOUR MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE
WITH OVER 7,000 5* REVIEWS

An international bestseller and a modern classic, this suspenseful epic of one family’s tragic undoing and their remarkable reconstruction has been read, adored and shared by millions around the world.

‘A masterpiece.’ MARIAN KEYES
‘Breathtaking.’ Sunday Times
‘Exquisite.’ The Times
‘Beautiful.’ Independent
‘Powerful.’ New York Times

This story is told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959.

They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it – from garden seeds to Scripture – is calamitously transformed on African soil.

What readers are saying

***** ‘This remains one of the most fascinating books I have ever read.’
***** ‘I felt every emotion under the sky with this book.’
***** ‘Riveting.’
***** ‘This novel left a lasting – YEARS LASTING – impression.’
***** ‘This is one of those books that stands the test of time and is worth rereading.’
***** ‘Five epic, no-wonder-this-book-is-so-well-loved stars!’

Additional information

Weight 0.525 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 × 3.8 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

640

Language

English

Edition

Reprint

Dewey

813.6 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K