The Rain Queen

Name: The Rain Queen
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143202790
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By Katherine Scholes

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The Rain Queen by Katherine Scholes is a captivating tale that takes the reader on a journey to Africa. It revolves around an Australian woman forced to confront her mysterious past when she returns to the African village where she was born. As she reconnects with the land and its people, she uncovers family secrets that have shaped her life.
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If you enjoy captivating stories set against the backdrop of Africa, filled with rich cultural elements and emotional journeys, this book may appeal to you. It offers a blend of adventure, mystery, and personal discovery that might intrigue those who appreciate intricate plots and vibrant settings in general fiction.

The Rain Queen

Kate Carrington has cut all ties with Africa, the land of her birth. Her past is buried alongside her missionary parents. But when a mysterious woman moves in next door, Kate's carefully constructed world is torn apart. Annah Mason has led an extraordinary life. Yet she carries with her a painful secret. The time has come for her to tell her story.

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The Rain Queen by Katherine Scholes tells the story of Kate Carrington, who has severed all connections with Africa, the land of her birth. Her past, along with memories of her missionary parents, is buried, with the final remnants securely locked away in the attic.

Kate's meticulously crafted world is disrupted when a mysterious woman, Annah Mason, moves in next door. Annah has lived a remarkable life, transitioning from a hospital in Langali to living among rainmakers deep in the Tanzanian bush. Her intimate connection with the Waganga people has given her the greatest love of her life and a freedom that surpassed her dreams.

Despite this, Annah carries a painful secret. The time has come for her to share her story and ultimately liberate Kate.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143202790

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 January 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 477g

Pages: 608

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About the Author

Katherine Scholes was born in Tanzania, East Africa, the daughter of a missionary doctor and an artist. She has fond memories of travelling with her parents and three siblings on long safaris to remote areas where her father operated a clinic from his Land Rover. When she was ten, the family left Tanzania, moving first to England and then settling permanently in Tasmania. As an adult, Katherine moved to Melbourne with her film-maker husband. The two worked together for many years, writing books and making films. They have now returned to Tasmania, where they live on the edge of the sea with their two sons. Katherine is the author of four international bestsellers- The Rain Queen, Make Me An Idol, The Stone Angel, The Hunter's Wife and The Lioness. katherinescholes.com

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