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The Eye Of The Leopard
Henning Mankell
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Description for The Eye Of The Leopard
paperback. Hans Olofson is the son of a Swedish lumberjack. His early life is isolated and difficult, overshadowed by the disappearance of his mother. When he loses his best friend and his girlfriend in tragic circumstances, his only desire is to fulfil her dream of visiting the grave of a legendary missionary, deep in the remote hills of Northern Zambia. Translator(s): Murray, Steven T. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 234. Good clean copy showing light age and wear
‘Absorbing, chilling and dripping with evil atmosphere’ The Times
Since his mother’s disappearance, Hans Olofson has led an isolated life. When he loses his girlfriend in tragic circumstances, he decides to fulfil her dream: to visit the grave of a legendary missionary in Zambia.
On reaching Africa, Hans is struck by its beauty and mystery, and an opportunity of employment tempts him to stay. But he soon becomes embroiled in the issues of the local community. As relationships splinter and fray, Hans realises that his African dream is rapidly turning into a nightmare…
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Vintage London
Condition
Used, Good
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099450153
SKU
KMO0000057
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Henning Mankell
Henning Mankell (1948-2015) became a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries continue to dominate bestseller lists all over the globe and his books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television ... Read more
Reviews for The Eye Of The Leopard
He writes simply and gracefully...Mankell at his best
Daily Telegraph
Brilliant...exceptionally well written...a white knuckle page-turner... Mankell translates the intrigue of the genre he has become so famous for into an existential whodunit: a profound and searing investigation into the loneliness of man
Sunday Telegraph
A tense tale whose violence and uneasiness contrast to great effect ... Read more
Daily Telegraph
Brilliant...exceptionally well written...a white knuckle page-turner... Mankell translates the intrigue of the genre he has become so famous for into an existential whodunit: a profound and searing investigation into the loneliness of man
Sunday Telegraph
A tense tale whose violence and uneasiness contrast to great effect ... Read more