PAWA'S BOOK OF THE WEEK (Week 39, Fourth Edition)
ECHOES FROM THE OASIS by Rosie Tirant- Longhurst, aka A.R. Tirant from Seychelles was set in the early 1900s on the island of Mahe in the Seychelles when women were confined to specific roles and expectations, as well as customs and traditions.
However, 16- year old Anna, being passionate, nature-loving and rebellious, wanted more out of life. She had different desires and bigger dreams.
The book tells the emotional and dramatic story of Anna’s younger years. Forbidden love brought joy and meaning to her life, but it was quickly followed by a dreadful smallpox epidemic that brought tragedy to Mahe’s Victoria hospital where Anna worked.
Meanwhile in the background, the threatening atmosphere of a dark and closely guarded secret – witchcraft practices – has the islanders of this close-knit Catholic community shivering in fear.
ECHOES FROM THE OASIS is available on Amazon.com
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