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No Longer at Ease (African Writers Series, AWS3)
Obi Okonkwo is an idealistic young man who, thanks to the privileges of an education in Britain, has now returned to Nigeria for a job in the civil service. However in his new role he finds that the way of government seems to be backhanders and corruption. Obi manages to resist the bribes that are offered to him, but when he falls in love with an unsuitable girl – to the disapproval of his parents – he sinks further into emotional and financial turmoil. The lure of easy money becomes harder to refuse, and Obi becomes caught in a trap he cannot escape.
Showing a man lost in cultural limbo, and a Nigeria entering a new age of disillusionment, No Longer at Ease concludes Achebe’s remarkable trilogy charting three generations of an African community under the impact of colonialism, the first two volumes of which are Things Fall Apart and Arrow of God.
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The Black Hermit (African Writers Series, AWS51)
In this play, Remi, the first of his tribe to go to university, ponders whether or not he should return to his people. Or should he continue to be a black hermit in the town? Amidst the backdrop of a politically torn country, Remi himself is torn between his sense of tribalism and nationalism. This struggle runs deep, as he finds it at the heart of his afflictions between himself, his marriage and familial relations, and his greater sense of obligations to his people and the country. The overwhelming nature of these problems drives him into isolation as a black hermit. His self-imposed exile into the city leads him to find contentment in the Jane, his new lover, and nightly clubbing. However, after he is lobbied to return to the tribe, he must now confront the demons of his past.
The Black Hermit was the first published East African play in English. The play was published in a small edition by Makerere University Press in 1963, and republished in Heinemann’s African Writers Series in 1968.
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The Last Aloe (Pacesetters)
Zanele would never forget this moment. She knew she was bound to this stranger with a deep love forever.
When her twin sister dies Zanele is oppressed by family and tradition. In turning to the strangers, she hopes to find the comfort she longs for.
₵75.00The Last Aloe (Pacesetters)
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The Hopeful Lovers (Pacesetters)
Roseline Momoh enters university full of optimism. Her academic record is good, she has been accepted to study the subjects of her choice and, of most importance, she has met and fallen in love with a young medical student, Tade Eji, who reciprocates her feelings. But the relationship is not all that Roseline believes it to be and Tade’s character leads him, in spite of himself, to jeopardize his chances of happiness.
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Truth will Out (Pacesetters)
Both Dan and Julia have a secret in their past which threatens to destroy their happy marriage and their future together. But the truth cannot stay hidden forever and the greatest risk of all must be taken.
₵75.00Truth will Out (Pacesetters)
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Pains of a Maid (Pacesetters)
Thembani’s love for Jan was forbidden both by law and custom. In her heart, however, she knew that he loved her too – but could they defy all the forces which were ranged threateningly against them?
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Angel of Death (Pacesetters)
Zak Biko is a tall good-looking black South African, born in the township of Soweto, who has become internationally famous for his prowess as an ace detective with the FBI in New York City. His involvement with the ‘Angel of Death’ begins late one stormy night when his Mercedes stalls outside a darkened, lonely house and the silence is broken by the terrified scream of a young girl.
₵75.00Angel of Death (Pacesetters)
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Agony in Her Voice (Pacesetters)
In trying to protect his only daughter, Poline Kainda, from the treacherous world of men, Josephat Kinoti enlists the help of her apparently responsible old teacher, Julio Kinyua. Complications arise when Kinyua falls in love with the girl himself. Poline and her father seem unable to communicate with each other. He is incurably stubborn and she is resentful at his interference in her love for the young sweetheart, Mbatau.
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The Betrayer (Pacesetters)
The pampered only son of hardworking parents, Olayemi grows into an attractive, intelligent and well-liked young man. Enticed, however, by the prospect of pursuing his education at an English university, he leaves his home and his childhood sweetheart and embarks upon the journey which is to have dramatic consequences for everyone concerned.
₵75.00The Betrayer (Pacesetters)
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Love’s Dilemma (Pacesetters)
Towera’s ordered life as one of the first female demonstrators in the Department of Agriculture is threatened when the handsome, plausible Luka Mwawomba is posted to the same place. Towera soon finds herself falling in love with him, in spite of her better judgement. Luka, however, is a weak character and Towera has to struggle with her feelings for him and the knowledge that he is cheating her. What is the answer to her dilemma? Can she overlook his shortcomings?
₵75.00Love’s Dilemma (Pacesetters)
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Thorns of Life (Pacesetters)
Kalunde is no longer young and attractive, but as she struggles to rescue the crumbling marriage between her only son and the beautiful Nzivele, she reveals her own story of singular courage and purpose. In her quiet way, she holds together the very threads of life, in defiance of famine and its trail of desolation.
₵75.00Thorns of Life (Pacesetters)
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Operation Rhino (Pacesetters)
Throughout the world the rhino population has been exterminated by ruthless men, greedy for their own wealth. Only in East Africa is there any hope of stemming the tide. A band of dedicated conservationists, led by Dr Hanna Mwaura, are determined to save the species. There is no room in Hanna’s life for anything else – even for love. But ranged against them are the forces of evil – and they seem always to be one step ahead of the conservationists…
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Moses and the Gunman (Pacesetters)
Cries of ‘Bang! Bang!’, ‘Get em up!’ and ‘Everybody freeze!’ filled the air.
Suddenly Dorm 3 was full of would-be cowboys, gangsters and cops.
Only the irrepressible Moses and his friends could make a day of work experience into an adventure with an unlikely gunman.
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Shameful Sacrifice (Pacesetters)
During the Biafran War, each person has to fight for survival in whatever way seems best. For Ije-ego life is particularly hard. She has an extended family to support and care for – and nothing but herself to give in return for help. Will she be able to return to normality when the War ends?
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The Camera Never Lies (Pacesetters)
Kevin Moyo, a professional photographer, and Charlotte Kandavika are deeply in love, but fate in the guise of the evil Wellington Mhlanya seems destined to part them forever. When Kevin meets with a terrible accident, Charlotte has only one choice.
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