The Fever Tree (häftad, eng)

The critically acclaimed debut novel The Fever Tree, by Jennifer McVeigh, a Richard and Judy bookclub pick.

1880, South Africa - a land torn apart by greed...

Frances Irvine, left penniless after her father''s sudden death, is forced to emigrate to the CapeIn this barren country, she meets two very different men - one driven by ambition, the other by ideals. When a smallpox outbreak sends her to the diamond mines, she is drawn into a ruthless world of greed and exploitation, of human lives crushed in the scramble for power.

But here - at last - she sees her path to happiness. Torn between passion and integrity, she makes a choice that has devastating consequences...

''Place and people come alive in this book... a gripping story'' Kim Edwards, author of The Memory Keeper''s Daughter

''I loved itIt''s a beautifully written novel of great feeling'' Rachel Hore, best-selling author of The Place of Secrets

''Engrossing, emotionally poised and elegantly written - I absolutely loved it'' Vanora Bennett, author of The People''s Queen

''A compelling read with a Gone with the Wind feel to it - I was hooked'' Katharine McMahon, author of The Alchemist''s Daughter

''An epic story of love, deception and courage'' Patricia Wastvedt, author of The German Boy