{"product_id":"facing-africa-9784824150974","title":"Facing Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Isobel Blackthorn\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Next Chapter\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Next Chapter\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Historical - 20th Century - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuerteventura, 1901. The island, just off the coast of Africa, is in the grip of a severe drought. As merchant and journalist Javier Morales campaigns to reforest the island, Famara, the daughter of an out of work farm labourer, is facing starvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has a thirst of her own: she wants to learn to read. When Famara and Javier's paths intertwine, neither of them can foresee the heartache that lies ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery day, Famara stands on the rooftop of her home and sweeps the dust that blows in from Africa. Gazing at the horizon, she wonders what lies beyond as a new longing grows in her heart. A longing for a man and a life she knows she cannot have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Javier is consumed with desire and guilt. He sees in his prot�g� hope of a better future for the island. Yet his family stand opposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a beautiful and heart rending love story at its centre, Isobel Blackthorn's FACING AFRICA depicts the struggle for change and autonomy during catastrophic times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46377288401047,"sku":"9784824150974","price":1544.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9784824150974.webp?v=1768760557","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/facing-africa-9784824150974","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}