Hello to the Cannibals: A NovelHarper Collins, 13.10.2009 - 688 Seiten At first, all Lily Austin knows about 19th–century explorer Mary Kingsley is that, 100 years before, she was the first white woman to venture into the heart of Africa. But as Lily begins reading about Mary Kingsley, she becomes more and more fascinated – and discovers in Mary a kindred spirit. In her own life, Lily feels trapped – on the one hand, she craves family and intimate connection; on the other hand, she has no healthy or satisfying role models. Consequently, as she nears graduation from the University of Virginia, she finds herself uncertain about what to do with her life. As she researches Mary's life – she has begun writing a play about her – Lily comes to witness Mary's incredible bravery and startling originality, qualities that prove inspirational to Lily, whose own bravery is required as she attempts to navigate dysfunctional and destructive relationships with her young husband, her extended family – and a legacy of abuse dating back to her childhood. |
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... light . Lately , they call her " chatterbox , " as a joke . Yet when she's quiet , they want to know what's going on in her mind . " What are you think- ing ? ” her mother seems always to be asking . Lily answers , “ Everything , ” and ...
... light . He talks with a slight Irish accent , explaining that Ronda's parents will return within the hour . He's here visiting from Syracuse . Lily's mother says that , yes , she remembers Ronda's mother saying something about a visit ...
... light from her reading lamp , and she whispers stories about her parents - the argu- ments she hears between them concerning her grandfather's presence in this house . It's not such a big house that you can get out of someone's way ...
... light . " No , " she says . He swallows , then reaches for some more . “ Sit . ” She does so . " Tell me about yourself . ” He eats the bite of cake . " Are you going to be in the theater , like your parents ? ” " Maybe , " she says ...
... light on . She sits on the edge of the tub , and runs water , then stands , and , after checking again that the door is locked , pulls the nightgown over her head , shuddering , sobbing silently , and half choking . The small knock at ...