A Guide to the Birds of East Africa, by Nicholas Drayson.
I finished this while we were up at Black Lake and it's one of the most delightful stories I've read in a long time (delightful really is the best word to describe it).
I was drawn first to the illustrated cover, and the synopsis ("For the past three years, the widower Mr. Malik has been secretly in love with Rose Mbwika, a woman who leads the weekly bird walks sponsored by the East African Ornithological Society...") convinced me enough to purchase, and I'm glad I did. Nicholas Drayson's way of filling this story with humor, well-chosen words, and beautiful descriptions is so completely satisfying.
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I'm so pleased you enjoyed my book, Ali. The sequel has just come out - A Guide to the Beasts of East Africa.
Best wishes from Bristol, Nick
The cover is potentially reason enough to buy it!
I also agree that the beautiful cover is definitely a good reason enough to get that book. I really wish I could find a copy from here too.
Agreed- gorgeous cover! Thanks for the suggestion!
Beautiful! Will have to check it out!
the cover is really pretty too. it does sound like a sweet story :):)
I can always use a good novel suggestion. And this one looks darling! I can't wait to read it :)
Oh I loved this...the cover was almost enough in itself...and then the story was a delight too!!
I want to read it now! :)
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