Leopard at the Door
Leopard at the Door by Jennifer McVeigh is a historical fiction novel published by Penguin Books in 2017. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The story follows eighteen-year-old Rachel Fullsmith as she returns to Kenya after six years, only to discover that her family farm has undergone significant changes, including the arrival of her father’s new partner and unsettling rumors of violence in the region.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of belonging and identity against the backdrop of 20th-century Kenya. As Rachel grapples with her feelings of isolation and the shifting dynamics of her home, she encounters the complexities of her past relationships, particularly with Michael, a Kikuyu boy from her childhood. The novel delves into the challenges of coming of age in a tumultuous environment, highlighting the intersection of personal and cultural conflicts.
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‘A simply stunning novel that will stay with me: a magnificent book’ Dinah Jefferies bestselling author of The Tea Planter’s Wife
Stepping off the boat in Mombasa eighteen-year-old Rachel Fullsmith stands on Kenyan soil for the first time in six years. She has come home.
But when Rachel reaches the family farm at the end of the dusty Rift Valley road she finds so much has changed. Her beloved father has moved his new partner and her son into the family home. She hears menacing rumours of Mau Mau violence and witnesses cruel reprisals by British soldiers. Even Michael the handsome Kikuyu boy from her childhood has started to look at her differently.
Isolated and conflicted Rachel fears for her future. But when home is no longer a place of safety and belonging where do you go and who do you turn to?
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