Sunrising (The Sunrising Series, Band 1) - Softcover

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Sunrising - one woman’s fierce assertion of self in a world both contradictory and captivating.

In 1898, Isabella Braithwaite abandons her quiet life in England for the wild landscapes of Southern Africa, inspired by the artist, Thomas Baines, and driven by dreams of painting Africa’s unspoiled beauty.
She meets and marries the banker, Anthony Craig and for a while they enjoy a pioneering lifestyle, until their lives are shattered by the death of their infant son.
In an attempt to pick up the pieces, Anthony accepts an offer from the wealthy businessman, Sir James Brooke, to partner him in an exploration company. This partnership includes moving into Sunrising, the beautiful house Sir James built a few years earlier.
Their lives improve dramatically after this.
Then, a second and more sinister tragedy occurs, leaving Isabella in turmoil. She no longer knows where she belongs or how she will ever cope again.

Sunrising is the story of one woman’s courage to start again in a land ripe with wonder and peril. It asks: can art heal where love fails? And can a broken spirit ever feel at home in a world so wild?

A novel that brings Africa’s spirit to life.

Fans of sweeping historical sagas set in rugged, evocative landscapes, or readers drawn to deep emotional arcs, where grief and resilience coexist will enjoy this book.


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THE SUNRISING SERIES

A family saga set in Africa.

The Sunrising Series is set over 4 generations, with each book exploring the intertwined lives of the fictional Craig and Brooke families and their evolving relationship with Africa. From the pioneering days of the early 20th century to the post-Independence era, the series captures, through richly drawn characters and vivid storytelling, how Southern Rhodesia—later Zimbabwe— transformed,

Each book in the series is a standalone novel.

However, together they form a tapestry of personal ambition, resilience, and historical upheaval. Real-life events and experiences are seamlessly woven into fiction, revealing how colonialism, war, and independence shaped the lives of individuals and families over time.
The first two books delve into life during colonial times, portraying the challenges and triumphs of early settlers. The final two books, set after Independence, explore themes of identity, belonging, and adaptation in a rapidly changing nation. With its blend of history, drama, and compelling characters, The Sunrising Series offers readers an unforgettable journey through Africa’s past and present.

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