Cage's Bend
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- 14 heures de lecture
Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s American South, three archetypal sons witness the unraveling of their tight-knit family as they struggle with ambitions, tragic death, and mental illness



Growing up in the 1960s and 1970s American South, three archetypal sons witness the unraveling of their tight-knit family as they struggle with ambitions, tragic death, and mental illness
Rutledge Jordan seeks redemption as a Peace Corps worker in Tanzania, far removed from his troubled past in Memphis. While teaching villagers to build fish ponds, he becomes captivated by Zanifa, a young girl betrothed to a wealthy prince. Outraged by her impending fate, Jordan's growing obsession leads him to take drastic measures for her salvation. As passion intertwines with vengeance, a dangerous cycle unfolds, culminating in a shocking conclusion that explores the high stakes of love and justice.
Ein moderner Abenteuerroman, der in der Schönheit Afrikas spielt und von kulturellem Zusammenprall sowie einer klassischen Geschichte von Liebe und Verrat handelt. Die junge Tansanierin Zanifa soll verstümmelt werden, während der amerikanische Entwicklungshelfer Rutledge Jordan versucht, sie zu retten, was zu einem Kampf auf Leben und Tod führt.