THE FEVER TREE – JENNIFER MCVEIGH

The critically acclaimed debut novel The Fever Tree, by Jennifer McVeigh, a Richard and Judy bookclub pick. 1880, South Africa – a land torn apart by greed… Frances Irvine, left penniless after her father s sudden death, is forced to emigrate to the Cape. In this barren country, she meets two very different men – one driven by ambition, the other by ideals. When a smallpox outbreak sends her to the diamond mines, she is drawn into a ruthless world of greed and exploitation, of human lives crushed in the scramble for power. But here – at last – she sees her path to happiness. Torn between passion and integrity, she makes a choice that has devastating consequences… Place and people come alive in this book… a gripping story Kim Edwards, author of The Memory Keeper s Daughter I loved it. It s a beautifully written novel of great feeling Rachel Hore, best-selling author of The Place of Secrets Engrossing, emotionally poised and elegantly written – I absolutely loved it Vanora Bennett, author of The People s Queen A compelling read with a Gone with the Wind feel to it – I was hooked Katharine McMahon, author of The Alchemist s Daughter An epic story of love, deception and courage Patricia Wastvedt, author of The German Boy