Mozambique, 1895. The last days of the so-called Gaza Empire. After an attack on his quarters, defeated sergeant Germano de Melo is taken by his bright, young love Imani to the only hospital within reach an arduous river journey. Meanwhile, war rages all around: Emperor Ngugunyane's warriors fight the Portuguese occupiers with swords and spears, until the arrival of the machine gun ensures European domination.
- ISBN10 1912987120
- ISBN13 9781912987122
- Publish Date 1 October 2020 (first published 8 September 2020)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint World Editions Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 304
- Language English