John Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Beyond Mombasa by Frank Coates. I discovered this book while away in my caravan recently. Set in the late 1800's it is the story of the building of the railway from Mombasa to Lake Victoria. It particularly focuses on the life of the young wife of the engineer as she copes with life beyond civilisation. Tears of the Masai by Frank Coates. His earlier novel. It is the story of a a young white man and his relationship with a Masai girl and the struggles and prejudices from both sides of the fence. Both great books if you like historical fiction. They both sound like books my mum would love to read, thanks for those I'll pass the names onto her! Edit: Just realised that sounds as though I'm taking the mickey - but I am being serious Don't worry Dan, I'm far too old and tired to be looking for offenses to take! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Girl Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 They sound like great books. I just finished "Once Upon A Day" by Lisa Tucker, a truly amazing book looking at love and the roads people will travel to get there. You won't regret reading it ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_lover11 Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I've just read a really good book called Talking to adam. I recommend that you read it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish_angel Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I'm just after finishing the last of Sophie Kinsella's "Shopaholic" series and starting "The Undomestic Goddess". {Also trying to get through the Rules of the Road book to get my drivers licence } Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Girl Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I couldn't stand reading our 'Rules of the Road' Rulebook to get my driving license... It was so boring ! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Chris- Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 I have a copy of the road rules book somewhere, I have to read it, but I cant get my Learners license until January anyway, so I have a while to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Annie- Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hey there. The title basically explains. Just post here a good book, magazine etc. THE RECRUIT by Robert Muchamore-A very good book. I recommend it to anybody! Great for guys and girls! xx Mod-note: topics merged. Please look through the forum before starting new threads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Beyond Mombasa by Frank Coates. I discovered this book while away in my caravan recently. Set in the late 1800's it is the story of the building of the railway from Mombasa to Lake Victoria. It particularly focuses on the life of the young wife of the engineer as she copes with life beyond civilisation. Tears of the Masai by Frank Coates. His earlier novel. It is the story of a a young white man and his relationship with a Masai girl and the struggles and prejudices from both sides of the fence. Both great books if you like historical fiction. They both sound like books my mum would love to read, thanks for those I'll pass the names onto her! Edit: Just realised that sounds as though I'm taking the mickey - but I am being serious Don't worry Dan, I'm far too old and tired to be looking for offenses to take! I'm reading Frank Coates latest...In Search of Africa. I totally recommend it. I won't give away anything but if you liked his others you'll love this one. I have his earlier books on reserve at the library, can't wait to read them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penie Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Ahh i want to read a new book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hey there. The title basically explains. Just post here a good book, magazine etc. THE RECRUIT by Robert Muchamore-A very good book. I recommend it to anybody! Great for guys and girls! xx Mod-note: topics merged. Please look through the forum before starting new threads! I also have this book waiting to be read. It seems we like the same taste in books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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