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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... wishes to quit the company , where she and Lily's father have been actors as long as Lily can remember . The child is used to gauging the moods and affections of her parents , who are volatile and romantic and the envy of everyone ...
... wishes someone had told her about tonight . Lily whispers back that she didn't know about it . Ronda , standing in the Seivers ' hallway , plays the part of the hostess , her straw - colored hair done up in a chignon , wearing a bright ...
... wish in the world , what would it be ? " " I'd be a writer and an actor . " " Wow . And you'd travel and be rich ? " " I don't really care if I'm rich or not . " She begins telling him about her love of books and music and her ...
... wish I was dead . Promise me — please . ” " I promise , " she says , crying , shaking . " I promise . " " Stop it . Stop crying . Control yourself . I swear I'll do something to hurt you . " She looks directly into his eyes . " No ...
... wishes to go home . Mr. Stapleton says that , poor thing , she must not have slept very well . " I bet I sleepwalked last night . I bet I was bump- ing around in the halls and kept you awake . You do look a little tired . Didn't you ...