Published: Feb. 24, 2012
Words: 228,746 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781466163515

Short description

Accident or murder...? After a wild, stormy night when turbulent emotions and tangled agendas peak, a corpse is discovered in an outlying area of a game ranch.

Extended description

A coming-of-age story with artful sensuality and adult romance, this novel is a gripping read set in Swaziland in the 1970s.

With sexually rampant parents of the Swinging Sixties era, Shanna Langley struggles with her own morality and when notorious playboy, Marco Bonheur, is stranded on her family’s remote cotton ranch in the Swazi bushveld, all her preconceptions are severely challenged.
And just when should she tell him her damning secret?

Against the backdrop of the tiny, exotic Kingdom of Swaziland and its teeming wildlife, is the enigmatic Dlamini, the Swazi Prince in whose chiefdom events unfold.
While coaching his grandson on the traditions of his people, from the migration of the tribes out of central Africa, through the birth of the Swazi nation, the princely chief controls his jurisdiction: From social disputes to poaches on game ranches, that teem with giraffe, crocodile, hippo, lion, leopard, elephant and rhino, little escapes his subtle influence.

Adult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages. For more information, see the Support FAQ.

Tags

good read, giraffes, africa adventure, swaziland, fun reading, sexy contemporary, sensual contemporary romance, love abroad, fun stories with great sex and good humor, africa romance, cultural diversity africa

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Review by: BJC12 * on March 20, 2012 : (no rating)
It's a strong book, not Jilly Cooper at all. So if I loved the many emotions of the young girl growing up as well as the challenges of farming cotton and making a living in what I would call the outback. I'll admit I was shocked at the horror of child abuse and it's disempowerment. But I loved the portrayal of the heroine, the balance in her weakness and self-doubt and her courage and forward - looking attitutde. I felt her ability to pull through the abuse and take her empowerment back was very plausibly portrayed. It helped me understand a bit more how such horrid situations can evolve. I loved learning about African language and it's mix and spread in the region, as well as regional history. It is a deep story and a love story and I look forward to discovering how life evolves for all the characters :)
It's a great read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Sue Muller Hacking on March 18, 2012 :
Envelop yourself in the heart, the doubts, and the strengthening will of young Shanna Langley as she explores what it means to be loved and to love. From a school girl in uniform to an independent young woman, Shanna’s ability to trust and her willingness to speak up is tested in the web of love, silence, and abuse that is her family.

Under the patient, ever-watchful eyes of her “other family” -- the Swazi employees of her mother’s farm -- Shanna finds a path to understanding her duty to her family, to her French lover, Marco, and, most importantly, to herself.

Born and raised in the southern African Kingdom of Swaziland, author Storm James reveals her love of country and the Swazi people, and brings enticing tidbits of their history to light through memorable characters such as young Bongane and his grandfather Dlamini. Perhaps her teaching background has compelled James to add a bit more Swazi history to the book than is absolutely necessary for the story line, but discerning readers can choose either to skim those paragraphs or embrace them and learn a bit more about the rich history of this small African Kingdom which is sorely under-represented in modern literature.

For readers not of southern African heritage, it should be noted that the age of consent in both South Africa and Swaziland in the 1970's was sixteen (as it still is today) and sex scenes in The Giraffe Stepped over the Fence are between consenting adults. James handles these scenes with artistry and accuracy – a sensual delight and refreshing change from the “norm” in contemporary romance and thrillers.

First in the Romantic Africa Series, The Giraffe Stepped over the Fence sets a high bar for the books to come. Storm James has shown herself adept at creating a thought-provoking and compelling character-driven story.
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