Listening for Lions
Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan is a historical fiction novel published by HarperCollins on October 10, 2006. This reprint edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in British East Africa in 1918, weaving a narrative filled with tragedy, deception, and the journey of a young girl facing extraordinary challenges.
Readers will follow the journey of Rachel Sheridan, an orphaned girl who is forced to leave her home in Africa for England. In a twist of fate, she must impersonate the deceased daughter of a deceitful couple to secure a substantial inheritance. This tale explores themes of family and resilience as Rachel’s spirit and wit transform her from a victim into a heroine, navigating a world filled with intrigue and adversity.
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Historical fiction with a wicked twist.
Listening for Lions is a breathtaking story of tragedy, deception, and triumph against all odds. National Book Award–winning author Gloria Whelan sets this richly historical coming–of–age adventure in British East Africa in the year 1918.
This irresistible novel entangles an orphaned girl in a deceit filled plot. Young Rachel Sheridan is made to leave her beloved Africa for England, where she must pose as the deceased daughter of a nefarious couple in an effort to gain them an enormous inheritance. Her irrepressible spirit and extraordinary wit turn her from victim to heroine in a surprising and empowering tale of a remarkable young woman.
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