Ronald Hardy (1919–1991)
Autor/a de Rivers of Darkness
Obres de Ronald Hardy
The Place of Jackals 2 exemplars
Etiquetat
Coneixement comú
- Data de naixement
- 1919-11-16
- Data de defunció
- 1991-10
- Gènere
- male
- Nacionalitat
- UK
Membres
Ressenyes
Premis
Estadístiques
- Obres
- 9
- Membres
- 59
- Popularitat
- #280,813
- Valoració
- 3.7
- Ressenyes
- 2
- ISBN
- 17
The late 1960s and early 1970s were turbulent times for Portuguese-controlled Mozambique in Southern Africa. Luke Magellan is heir to Companhia Montanaro, a sprawling company producing wine and harvesting cashews in the region. The story centers around Luke's vow to avenge Marie-Amelia Rodrigues, an orphaned girl assaulted during a clash between the Portuguese Army and the Frelimo—African Revolutionists. The author follows Luke's fall from his wealthy, privileged life to a half-starved, tormented prisoner in Machava, being questioned by the PIDI (Portuguese Secret Police) due to his quest.
During the country's struggle for independence, Dr. Harry Lynd, a medical specialist in tropical diseases, leads the search for the Black Fly—a carrier of Onchocerciasis—a condition that causes blindness. The bravery of these dedicated doctors and researchers who live in jungles and work tirelessly to stop crippling diseases from overtaking humanity is skillfully depicted in contrast to the fascists and their armies, insistent on keeping the natives under their control by any means. This book clearly defines the arrogance of men who think they can control anything in this world. I found this book interesting and informative.… (més)