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Fever Tree

The critically acclaimed debut novel The Fever Tree" by Jennifer McVeigh. 1880 South Africa - a land torn apart by greed...Frances Irvine left penniless after her fathers sudden death is forced to emigrate to the Cape. In this barren country she meets two very different men - one driven by ambition the other by ideals. When a smallpox outbreak sends her to the diamond mines she is drawn into a ruthless world of greed and exploitation of human lives crushed in the scramble for power. But here - at last - she sees her path to happiness. Torn between passion and integrity she makes a choice that has devastating consequences..."Place and people come alive in this book...a gripping story". (Kim Edwards author of "The Memory Keepers Daughter"). "I loved it. Its a
beautifully written novel of great feeling". (Rachel Hore best-selling author of "The Place of Secrets"). "Engrossing emotionally poised and elegantly written - I absolutely loved it". (Vanora Bennett author of "The Peoples Queen"). "There is nothing more exciting than a new writer with a genuine voice. I loved it". (Julian Fellowes creator of "Downton Abbey"). "A compelling read with a Gone with the Wind feel to it - I was hooked". (Katharine McMahon author of "The Alchemists Daughter"). "A skilled unfolding of a womans struggle with desire class divide and disease in 19th Century South Africa". ("Financial Times"). "McVeighs attention to the material culture of South Africa that really
fascinates: no object is too small to attract her notice and through accumulation such objects become evocative and strangely moving - well worth reading". ("TLS"). "An epic story of love deception and courage". (Patricia Wastvedt author of "The German Boy"). "A bewitching tale of loss betrayal and love". ("Vogue"). "Epic enchanting emotional and engrossing". ("Easy Living" Must-read of the Month). "An unforgettable journey into a heart of darkness: romantic and tragic a tale of honour and redemption it leaves wide vistas of a harsh yet beguiling landscape shimmering in the imagination long after the last page is turned". (Deborah Lawrenson author of "The Lantern"). "All the delicious
elements of a romantic classic seasoned by evocative prose and keen moral commentary. Gobble it up and then shelve it next to the Bronte sisters". (Hillary Jordan best-selling author of "Mudbound"). Jennifer McVeigh graduated from Oxford University in 2002 with a First in English Literature. She went on to work in film television radio and publishing before giving up her day job to write fiction. She has travelled across East Africa and South Africa often in off-road vehicles driving and camping along the way. "The Fever Tree" is her first novel. See Judys Review See Richards Review Download A Sample Chapter Of The Fever Tree See Jennifer McVeigh talk about her book Read about the Author Exclusive Bonus Content Write a Review for The Fever Tree Judys Review "
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The critically acclaimed debut novel The Fever Tree" by Jennifer Mc Veigh. 1880 South Africa
- a land torn apart by greed... Frances Irvine left penniless after her fathers sudden death is forced to emigrate to the Cape. In this barren country she meets two very different men
- one driven by ambition the other by ideals. When a smallpox outbreak sends her to the diamond mines she is drawn into a ruthless world of greed & exploitation of human lives crushed in the scramble for power. But here
- at last
- she sees her path to happiness. Torn between passion & integrity she makes a choice that has devastating consequences..." Place & people come alive in this book...a gripping story". (Kim Edwards author of " The Memory Keepers Daughter"). "I loved it. Its a beautifully written novel of great feeling". (Rachel Hore best-selling author of " The Place of Secrets"). " Engrossing emotionally poised & elegantly written
- I absolutely loved it". (Vanora Bennett author of " The Peoples Queen"). " There is nothing more exciting than a new writer with a genuine voice. I loved it". (Julian Fellowes creator of " Downton Abbey"). "A compelling read with a Gone with the Wind feel to it
- I was hooked". (Katharine Mc Mahon author of " The Alchemists Daughter"). "A skilled unfolding of a womans struggle with desire class divide & disease in 19th Century South Africa". (" Financial Times"). " Mc Veighs attention to the material culture of South Africa that really fascinates: no object is too small to attract her notice & through accumulation such objects become evocative & strangely moving
- well worth reading". ("TLS"). " An epic story of love deception & courage". (Patricia Wastvedt author of " The German Boy"). "A bewitching tale of loss betrayal & love". (" Vogue"). " Epic enchanting emotional & engrossing". (" Easy Living" Must-read of the Month). " An unforgettable journey into a heart of darkness: romantic & tragic a tale of honour & redemption it leaves wide vistas of a harsh yet beguiling landscape shimmering in the imagination long after the last page is turned". (Deborah Lawrenson author of " The Lantern"). " All the delicious elements of a romantic classic seasoned by evocative prose & keen moral commentary. Gobble it up & then shelve it next to the Bronte sisters". (Hillary Jordan best-selling author of " Mudbound"). Jennifer Mc Veigh graduated from Oxford University in 2002 with a First in English Literature. She went on to work in film television radio & publishing before giving up her day job to write fiction. She has travelled across East Africa & South Africa often in off-road vehicles driving & camping along the way. " The Fever Tree" is her first novel. See Judys Review See Richards Review Download A Sample Chapter Of The Fever Tree See Jennifer Mc Veigh talk about her book Read about the Author Exclusive Bonus Content Write a Review for The Fever Tree Judys Review "

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