Circling the Sun
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain, published by National Geographic Books on May 17, 2016, is a historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the vibrant world of 1920s Kenya. The story follows Beryl Markham, a woman ahead of her time, who navigates her unconventional upbringing and tumultuous relationships. As she grapples with her identity and desires, Beryl’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of the breathtaking African landscape.
Readers will discover the extraordinary life of Beryl Markham, who is caught in a passionate love triangle involving safari hunter Denys Finch Hatton and writer Baroness Karen Blixen. The narrative explores themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery, as Beryl confronts her challenges and ultimately seeks to embrace her true calling as a pilot. This edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English, offering a rich and engaging experience for those interested in literary and historical fiction.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR, BOOKPAGE, AND SHELF AWARENESS • “Paula McLain is considered the new star of historical fiction, and for good reason. Fans of The Paris Wife will be captivated by Circling the Sun, which . . . is both beautifully written and utterly engrossing.”—Ann Patchett, Country Living
This powerful novel transports readers to the breathtaking world of Out of Africa—1920s Kenya—and reveals the extraordinary adventures of Beryl Markham, a woman before her time. Brought to Kenya from England by pioneering parents dreaming of a new life on an African farm, Beryl is raised unconventionally, developing a fierce will and a love of all things wild. But after everything she knows and trusts dissolves, headstrong young Beryl is flung into a string of disastrous relationships, then becomes caught up in a passionate love triangle with the irresistible safari hunter Denys Finch Hatton and the writer Baroness Karen Blixen. Brave and audacious and contradictory, Beryl will risk everything to have Denys’s love, but it’s ultimately her own heart she must conquer to embrace her true calling and her destiny: to fly.
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