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A Novel That Takes You to Africa

Niger River
Niger River, Photo By Ferdinand Reus

Destination: Niger

Book: Harmattan by Gavin Weston (NEW April 2012)

The title, Harmattan, refers to a dusty wind that blows in from the Sahara.  Gavin Weston defines the term in a frontispiece by saying “Probably from the Arabic haram, a forbidden or accursed thing.” The novel, a miraculous creation,  is dealing with a life that seems “accursed.”  I couldn’t get the taste of grit out of my mouth and nose when reading this book. Continue reading A Novel That Takes You to Africa