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Discover the compelling narrative of 'The Constant Gardener' - a brand new B-format paperback that captures the essence of love, betrayal, and a relentless pursuit of truth. This gripping edition, published by Penguin UK in 2018, is an essential addition to your bookshelf with its 560 pages filled with intrigue and suspense. Adapted into an award-winning film starring Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz, this modern classic follows the journey of Justin Quayle, a career diplomat and amateur gardener at the British High Commission in Nairobi. After the brutal murder of his wife, Tessa, on the shores of Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya, Justin embarks on a personal odyssey. His mission transcends borders—from the Foreign Office in London, through the landscapes of Europe and Canada, to the heart of Africa, and ultimately back to South Sudan. As he digs deeper, he confronts terror, violence, and conspiracy at every turn. Furthermore, he unearths profound truths about love and loss involving a woman he barely had a chance to cherish. Ideal for fans of gripping crime fiction, thriller novels, and those keen on exploring themes of justice and humanity, 'The Constant Gardener' promises an unforgettable reading experience. Order now and relish the exploration of one man's quest for justice! Fast delivery ensures you can dive into this page-turner without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241322307
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 560
Description:
The gripping story of a husband's personal odyssey to find justice - adapted into an award-winning film in 2005 starring in Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz - and new to Penguin Modern Classics
Tessa Quayle has been horribly murdered on the shores of Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya, the birthplace of mankind. Her putative African lover, a doctor with one of the aid agencies, has disappeared.
Her husband, Justin, a career diplomat and amateur gardener at the British High Commission in Nairobi, sets out on a personal odyssey in pursuit of the killers and their motive. His quest takes him to the Foreign Office in London, across Europe and Canada and back to Africa, to the depths of South Sudan, and finally to the very spot where Tessa died.
On his way Justin meets terror, violence, laughter, conspiracy and knowledge. But his greatest discovery is the woman he barely had time to love.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241322307
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 560
Description:
The gripping story of a husband's personal odyssey to find justice - adapted into an award-winning film in 2005 starring in Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz - and new to Penguin Modern Classics
Tessa Quayle has been horribly murdered on the shores of Lake Turkana in Northern Kenya, the birthplace of mankind. Her putative African lover, a doctor with one of the aid agencies, has disappeared.
Her husband, Justin, a career diplomat and amateur gardener at the British High Commission in Nairobi, sets out on a personal odyssey in pursuit of the killers and their motive. His quest takes him to the Foreign Office in London, across Europe and Canada and back to Africa, to the depths of South Sudan, and finally to the very spot where Tessa died.
On his way Justin meets terror, violence, laughter, conspiracy and knowledge. But his greatest discovery is the woman he barely had time to love.