Description
Dive into the gripping world of 'The Shadow King' – an unbridged audio book available in MP3 format. Immerse yourself in this compelling narrative set in Ethiopia during the turbulent year of 1935. As the threat of Mussolini's army looms, listeners will follow the journey of Hirut, a recently orphaned young woman adapting to her new role as a maid amidst chaos. Hirut's story unfolds as she supports her employer, Kidane, an officer in Emperor Haile Selassie’s army, rallying the courage and strength of her fellow women as they seek to defy oppression. A tale of resilience and courage, 'The Shadow King' beautifully chronicles female empowerment and the intricacies of what it means to be a woman at war.
This audio book brings to life the struggles and heroics of those who fought not just against a foreign enemy but also for their place in a war-defined world. Readers will be captivated by the richly drawn characters and the heartbreaking choices they must make for their futures.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655670230
Format: MP3
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Canongate audio
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, and we ask you to allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655670230
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Canongate audio
Description:
Ethiopia, 1935. With the threat of Mussolini’s army looming, recently orphaned Hirut struggles to adapt to her new life as a maid. Her new employer, Kidane, an officer in Emperor Haile Selassie’s army, rushes to mobilise his strongest men before the Italians invade.
Hirut and the other women long to do more than care for the wounded and bury the dead. When Emperor Haile Selassie goes into exile and Ethiopia quickly loses hope, it is Hirut who offers a plan to maintain morale. She helps disguise a gentle peasant as the emperor and soon becomes his guard, inspiring other women to take up arms. But how could she have predicted her own personal war, still to come, as a prisoner of one of Italy’s most vicious officers?
The Shadow King is a gorgeously crafted and unputdownable exploration of female power, and what it means to be a woman at war.
This audio book brings to life the struggles and heroics of those who fought not just against a foreign enemy but also for their place in a war-defined world. Readers will be captivated by the richly drawn characters and the heartbreaking choices they must make for their futures.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655670230
Format: MP3
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Canongate audio
Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, and we ask you to allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780655670230
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bolinda/Canongate audio
Description:
Ethiopia, 1935. With the threat of Mussolini’s army looming, recently orphaned Hirut struggles to adapt to her new life as a maid. Her new employer, Kidane, an officer in Emperor Haile Selassie’s army, rushes to mobilise his strongest men before the Italians invade.
Hirut and the other women long to do more than care for the wounded and bury the dead. When Emperor Haile Selassie goes into exile and Ethiopia quickly loses hope, it is Hirut who offers a plan to maintain morale. She helps disguise a gentle peasant as the emperor and soon becomes his guard, inspiring other women to take up arms. But how could she have predicted her own personal war, still to come, as a prisoner of one of Italy’s most vicious officers?
The Shadow King is a gorgeously crafted and unputdownable exploration of female power, and what it means to be a woman at war.