The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden

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Unlikely heroine saves world, one laugh at a time.

"The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden" is a humorous and uplifting novel that tells the story of an unlikely heroine, Nombeko, who rises to the challenge of saving the world from the brink of disaster. With quirky characters and unexpected plot twists, readers will be entertained and delighted by the comic adventures that unfold. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted read that will leave them feeling good about the world."

  • Specsavers National Book Award Nominee for International Author of the Year (2014)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden

Regular price $11.43
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ISBN: 9780007557905
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $16.04
Authors: Jonas Jonasson
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Contemporary
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 57000 readers)

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Just because the world ignores you, doesn’t mean you can’t save itNombeko Mayeki is on the run from the world's most ruthless secret service - with three Chinese sisters, twins who are officially one person, and an elderly potato farmer. Oh, and the fate of the King of Sweden - and the world - rests on her shoulders.Born in a Soweto shack in 1961, Nombeko is destined for a short, hard life. When she is run over by a drunken engineer, her luck changes. Alive, but blamed for the accident, she is sent to work for the driver - the brandy-soaked head of a project vital to South Africa's security. Nombeko may be good at cleaning, but she's amazing with numbers. The drunken engineer isn't - and has made a big mistake. And only Nombeko knows about it...Uproariously funny, this is an entrancing tale of luck, love and international relations.
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Unlikely heroine saves world, one laugh at a time.

"The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden" is a humorous and uplifting novel that tells the story of an unlikely heroine, Nombeko, who rises to the challenge of saving the world from the brink of disaster. With quirky characters and unexpected plot twists, readers will be entertained and delighted by the comic adventures that unfold. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted read that will leave them feeling good about the world."

  • Specsavers National Book Award Nominee for International Author of the Year (2014)
  • 本屋大賞 Nominee for Translated Fiction (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.