In this sequel to ” The Flame of Thika”, Elspeth Huxley takes up her story after the family returns to Kenya after the First World War. Her family & friends, their home & their travels, the glorious wildlife & scenery, described in rich & loving detail, all spring to life in this enchanting book. ` She knows East Africa & she loves it...with a critical & understanding sympathy`
- ” The Times”. ` What a marvellous writer...and what a Kenya it was`
- ” Financial Times”.