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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... voice on the car radio says there's no telling for sure what will hap- pen. It says reassuringly that the storm should move in a more northerly direc- tion, which will mean rising temperatures and a lot of rain. But there are already ...
... voice tremble with the word old . " You're not old yet , ” Lily always tells him , believing him to be ancient . " See you , my darling , " her mother says to him now . " And you're not mad at me anymore . " " We'll discuss it , " he ...
... voice makes her give way a little , and in the next moment it's clear that her father is on the other end . They've had a slight accident — no one hurt . Lily hears the words . No one hurt . She stands , and then sits down , and then ...
... voice , a long , low cry , and then something like a shriek . His hand comes to her mouth , the fingers tasting of salt . She bites down , pulls at his hair . He stops . She's still pulling , trying to shout . " No , " he says ...
... voice : " You okay in there ? ” " Don't come in , " she " Good night . " says . Silence . She waits for more sounds , but nothing comes . When she turns the water off , there's only the quiet of a house at night , in the middle of a ...