Facing Africa

<p>Fuerteventura 1901. The island just off the coast of Africa is in the grip of a severe drought. As merchant and journalist Javier Morales campaigns to reforest the island Famara the daughter of an out of work farm labourer is facing starvation.</p><p>She has a thirst of her own: she wants to learn to read. When Famara and Javier's paths intertwine neither of them can foresee the heartache that lies ahead.</p><p>Every day Famara stands on the rooftop of her home and sweeps the dust that blows in from Africa. Gazing at the horizon she wonders what lies beyond as a new longing grows in her heart. A longing for a man and a life she knows she cannot have.</p><p>Meanwhile Javier is consumed with desire and guilt. He sees in his protégé hope of a better future for the island. Yet his family stand opposed.</p><p>With a beautiful and heart rending love story at its centre Isobel Blackthorn's FACING AFRICA depicts the struggle for change and autonomy during catastrophic times.</p><p></p><p>This is the large print edition of Facing Africa with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.</p>