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Marooned is the 19th century tale of Justin Radcliff, a young American who, on a voyage to the Ivory Coast, is beaten and thrown overboard by his evil twin brother, Edward.

Kolya, a handsome black man and leader of the Zulu tribe there, finds Justin caught in his net while fishing. Kolya nurses him back to health and together they form a deep bond that can’t be broken.

Lost in a country that has shown Justin violence, hate and destruction, he finds a new life with a love that torments his very existence. A beautiful, sensitive love story that struggles with truth, pain then acceptance.

A saga filled with passions and revolts; betrayals and greed… and murder. It is a time of discontent, rebellions and the struggles to stay alive.

Many lives are intricately interwoven and reverberate with discontent and superstitions, with the threat of drought and an active volcano looming over the village.
Brother against brother, treachery, plus Zulu tribal power going to the victor, be he evil or good.

Against the backdrop of the Ivory Coast, the moment erupts with fury and mayhem as Justin stands firm against a seemingly impossible array of threats.

This is a powerful saga that will take you places you may hesitate to go. An honest and emotional novel that will make you think on many issues.

Adult reading/ Fiction/ Historical Romance 1867