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Discover the intriguing tale of 'The Trial of Maximo Bonga: The Story of the Strangest Guesthouse in South East Asia.' This captivating novel invites you to explore a remote beach teeming with mystery and eccentricity. The narrative unfolds as we meet Maximo Bonga, a cantankerous World War Two veteran who runs a bizarre guesthouse, notorious for its oddities. Imagine a place where sandbags create fences, an old machine gun stands guard, and a pet rooster asserts its dominance over unsuspecting guests. Against this backdrop, a young woman's body is found, leading the corrupt local police to target Maximo as the prime suspect. But amidst the chaos, bonds of friendship are formed. John, a boarder in Maximo's eclectic establishment, allies with a motley crew of modern-world misfits to defend the old soldier in a local kangaroo court. Based on a true story, 'The Trial of Maximo Bonga' weaves a narrative full of flamboyant characters and unexpected twists, offering a unique perspective on friendship, justice, and survival in a paradise fraught with danger. Perfect for fans of quirky fiction, this book will take you on a journey that transcends the confines of a typical guesthouse, offering not just a story, but an experience. Order your copy today to unravel the mystery of Maximo Bonga's guesthouse and get lost in Southeast Asia's strangest tale.
The Trial of Maximo Bonga: The Story of the Strangest Guesthouse in South East A
There was someone standing further along the beach, facing out to sea. An old man dressed in... I blinked... battle fatigues? Second World War U.S. by the looks of the helmet. I looked on for a moment, squinting into the sun-streaked coconut smoke. 'You won't like Bonga's Guest H...ouse, I can tell you now. Maximo Bonga...' said the fisherman's wife. She was lost for words, shaking her head. 'Maximum Bongo?' I asked.'Bonga,' she said. 'It means flamboyant.' Based on a true story On one of South East Asia's most remote beaches, a young woman's body is found. The corrupt local police think they have found the perfect fall guy in Maximo Bonga - cantankerous World War Two veteran and owner of the weirdest guesthouse in town. But unbeknownst to them, an unlikely friendship has been forged between Maximo and John, one of the boarders of Maximo's guest-house-cum-boot-camp, where an old machine gun and camouflaged mantraps stand guard, sandbags form fences and a tyrannical pet rooster terrorises the guests. Along with an eccentric bunch of modern-world rejects, John sets out to defend the old soldier in a kangaroo court set up at the local cockpit, in a paradise like no other.Read less
The Trial of Maximo Bonga: The Story of the Strangest Guesthouse in South East A
There was someone standing further along the beach, facing out to sea. An old man dressed in... I blinked... battle fatigues? Second World War U.S. by the looks of the helmet. I looked on for a moment, squinting into the sun-streaked coconut smoke. 'You won't like Bonga's Guest H...ouse, I can tell you now. Maximo Bonga...' said the fisherman's wife. She was lost for words, shaking her head. 'Maximum Bongo?' I asked.'Bonga,' she said. 'It means flamboyant.' Based on a true story On one of South East Asia's most remote beaches, a young woman's body is found. The corrupt local police think they have found the perfect fall guy in Maximo Bonga - cantankerous World War Two veteran and owner of the weirdest guesthouse in town. But unbeknownst to them, an unlikely friendship has been forged between Maximo and John, one of the boarders of Maximo's guest-house-cum-boot-camp, where an old machine gun and camouflaged mantraps stand guard, sandbags form fences and a tyrannical pet rooster terrorises the guests. Along with an eccentric bunch of modern-world rejects, John sets out to defend the old soldier in a kangaroo court set up at the local cockpit, in a paradise like no other.Read less