A Treacherous Paradise

From the master of thriller writing, comes a sweeping historical novel based on the true story of a Swedish woman who ran the most famous brothel in Mozambique: a gripping and thought-provoking read

Informationen zum Autor Henning Mankell (1948-2015) became a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing! gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries continue to dominate bestseller lists all over the globe and his books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series Wallander ! starring Kenneth Branagh. Driven by a desire to change the world and to fight against racism and nationalism! Mankell devoted much of his time to working with charities in Africa! including SOS Children's Villages and PLAN International! where he was also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008! the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience. www.henningmankell.com Klappentext In 1904 Hanna Lundmark escapes the poverty of rural Sweden and inherits the most successful brothel in Lourenço Marques! Mozambique. She tries to change the town for the better! but the distrust between blacks and whites! and the shadow of colonialism! leads to tragedy and murder. Based on a true story! this is a thrilling historical novel set in a world where passion is a dangerous commodity. Zusammenfassung Uncomfortable with the attitudes of the white settlers! Hanna is determined to befriend the prostitutes working for her! and change life in the town for the better! but the distrust between blacks and whites! and the shadow of colonialism! lead to tragedy and murder.

Autorentext

Henning Mankell has become a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries are currently dominating bestseller lists all over the globe. His books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh. Mankell devotes much of his free time to working with Aids charities in Africa, where he is also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008, the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience.www.henningmankell.co.uk

Klappentext

In 1904 Hanna Lundmark escapes the poverty of rural Sweden and inherits the most successful brothel in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique. She tries to change the town for the better, but the distrust between blacks and whites, and the shadow of colonialism, leads to tragedy and murder. Based on a true story, this is a thrilling historical novel set in a world where passion is a dangerous commodity.

Zusammenfassung
Hanna Lundmark escapes the brutal poverty of rural Sweden for a job as a cook onboard a steamship headed for Australia. Jumping ship at the African port of Lourenco Marques, Hanna decides to begin her life afresh.