Adventurous woman finds love, freedom in Africa.
Circling the Sun is a perfect read for those who love historical fiction, adventure, and romance. Paula McLain combines her brilliant writing style with outstanding research to bring Beryl Markham to life, capturing her fierce independence and her determination to live life on her own terms against all societal expectations. Readers will be swept away on a journey to early-twentieth-century Africa, experiencing the majesty of its landscapes and the thrill of its freedoms, while watching Beryl navigate through whirlwind relationships and ultimately make her mark as a ground-breaking aviator. McLain's storytelling is deeply engrossing, allowing readers to intimately connect with Beryl on a personal level, feeling her joy and her pain alike.
ISBN: 9780812999327
Authors:
Paula McLain
Publisher: Random House USA
Date of Publication: 2015-07-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 78643 readers)
Description
Brought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl Markham is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe who share his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young woman with a fierce love of all things wild and an inherent understanding of nature’s delicate balance. But even the wild child must grow up, and when everything Beryl knows and trusts dissolves, she is catapulted into a string of disastrous relationships. Beryl forges her own path as a horse trainer, and her uncommon style attracts the eye of the Happy Valley set, a decadent, bohemian community of European expats who also live and love by their own set of rules. But it’s the ruggedly charismatic Denys Finch Hatton who ultimately helps Beryl navigate the uncharted territory of her own heart. The intensity of their love reveals Beryl’s truest self and her fate: to fly.
Condition guide
Book Condition Guide
Books in Like New Condition
This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Very Good Condition
This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Good Condition
We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Well Read Condition
This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Find out more about our process here.
Availability
Quantity selected exceeds current stock
Thanks for signing up for restock notifications!
There was an error signing up for restock notifications. Please try again.
Be the first to know when we restock this title!
Notify Me
Adding product to your cart
You may also like
Adventurous woman finds love, freedom in Africa.
Circling the Sun is a perfect read for those who love historical fiction, adventure, and romance. Paula McLain combines her brilliant writing style with outstanding research to bring Beryl Markham to life, capturing her fierce independence and her determination to live life on her own terms against all societal expectations. Readers will be swept away on a journey to early-twentieth-century Africa, experiencing the majesty of its landscapes and the thrill of its freedoms, while watching Beryl navigate through whirlwind relationships and ultimately make her mark as a ground-breaking aviator. McLain's storytelling is deeply engrossing, allowing readers to intimately connect with Beryl on a personal level, feeling her joy and her pain alike.
You may also like
You may also like
You may also like
By completing this form, you are signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time.