It's 1898, in British East Africa. Reuben Cole finds himself torn between battling to save his son from the evil slave markets of Mombassa and foiling the murderous plans of the Ugandan king, Mwanga. Added to this mix of torment and intrigue are the exceptional rains and volcanic disturbances beneath Lake Naivasha, plus the threat to the railway camp at Nairobi by 10,000 armed Masai tribesmen. Left to defend the camp and its inhabitants, Major Kingsley Webb faces defeat as the 250 soldiers under his command are severely outnumbered. The conflict also touches the life of the lovely Hannah Bowers, as events pitch Reuben and Kingsley into a struggle for survival and for Hannah's love.
- ISBN10 0709082185
- ISBN13 9780709082187
- Publish Date 28 February 2007
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 17 August 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
- Imprint Robert Hale Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English