Thank you very much, Mrs J. My debut nove, "The adventures of Charlie Smithers," continues to be one of my most best selling books....
out of 5 starsA Brilliant and Sensitive write
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I
had absolutely no idea what to expect when I started reading this book.
I was quite impressed that an American author could so accurately write
as if he were a ‘terribly English’ servant of an aristocrat, whose aim
in life had always been to serve and protect his master. It reminded me
of ‘Jeeves and Wooster’, for Charlie is obviously far more intelligent
and resourceful than his master but still served him diligently. That
is, until he finds himself in a situation in Africa that completely
removes him from his master. Now, he discovers there is more to life
than being a servant. He finds love and learns about the precarious life
of the Maasi and other African tribes.
Although essentially a
story about discovery of other cultures and the joy of love, the author
skilfully displays the horrors of the slave trade. This is a story that
will make you giggle but will also pull your heart strings and make you
ache for all those unknown people who suffered so much.
A
brilliantly written and sensitive write from an author who has
researched thoroughly but can also touch the heart with his portrayal of
a man who has never known such a woman existed and couldn’t help but
become devoted to her.
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