Penny Haw's schrijven is diep geworteld in haar diepgaande begrip van het Afrikaanse landschap en zijn dierlijke bewoners. Haar werken worden gekenmerkt door nauwgezette observatie en een gevoelige benadering van het vertellen van verhalen, die lezers naar het hart van het Afrikaanse platteland trekken. Door haar unieke verhalen vangt ze de essentie van de natuurlijke wereld en onderzoekt ze de ingewikkelde relaties tussen mensen en dieren. Haw brengt een frisse en boeiende stem in de literatuur, die resoneert met de authenticiteit en charme van het Afrikaanse continent.
Nature serves as a backdrop for a profound exploration of renewal and compassion in this award-winning narrative. The story highlights the transformative power of the wilderness, illustrating how it can inspire a fresh beginning and uplift the human spirit. With its engaging plot and emotional depth, this book promises to resonate with readers seeking a heartfelt journey of resilience and hope.
"Must-read historical fiction for fans of Marie Benedict and Tracey Enerson Wood, based on the real life of Britain's first woman veterinary surgeon. Aleen Cust has big dreams. And no one-not her family, society, or the law-will stop her. Born in Ireland in 1868 to an aristocratic English family, Aleen knows she is destined to work with animals, even if her family is appalled by the idea of a woman pursuing a veterinary career. Going against their wishes but with the encouragement of the guardian assigned to her upon her father's death, Aleen attends the New Veterinary College in Edinburgh, enrolling as A. I. Custance to spare her family the humiliation they fear. At last, she is on her way to becoming a veterinary surgeon! Little does she know her biggest obstacles lie ahead. The Invincible Miss Cust is based on the real life of Aleen Isabel Cust, who defied her family and society to become Britain and Ireland's first woman veterinary surgeon. Through Penny Haw's meticulous research, riveting storytelling, and elegant prose, Aleen's story of ambition, determination, family, friendship, and passion comes to life. It is a story that, even today, women will recognize, of battling patriarchy and an unequal society to realize one's dreams and pave the way for other women in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds"--
Když se Bertha Ringerová setká s konstruktérem Karlem Benzem, zamiluje se do něj i do jeho odhodlání postavit kočár bez koní. Dokonce do jeho snu investuje své věno. Vzhledem k tomu, že se tento krok setká s pochybnostmi rodiny a jejich společná práce je terčem posměchu, bude muset Bertha vymyslet plán, který by genialitu Karlova nápadu naplno ukázal.