Drums Afar: An International Romance

By John Murray Gibbon

Book Overview

Drums Afar: An International Romance is a novel written by John Murray Gibbon. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young Canadian woman named Mary MacNeil, who travels to West Africa to work as a nurse. Mary is an adventurous and independent woman who is excited to explore a new culture and make a difference in the lives of the people she meets.While in Africa, Mary meets and falls in love with a British doctor named John Ferguson. John is also passionate about his work and together they form a deep connection as they navigate the challenges of living and working in a foreign country. However, their love is tested when they are forced to confront the realities of colonialism and racism, which threaten to tear them apart.As Mary and John struggle to find their place in Africa, they also face personal challenges and tragedies that force them to question their beliefs and values. Through their experiences, they learn about the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the human condition.Drums Afar: An International Romance is a captivating novel that explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice. It is a timeless story of love and adventure that will resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163621838
• ISBN13: 9781163621837
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"