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Dizzy Worms
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Dizzy Worms—The Last Orders at Harrods Trilogy
Charity Mupanga has a week to save Harrods International Bar from closure — before the politicians and donors destroy it first.
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About the Ebook
Charity Mupanga, the resilient and maternal proprietor of Harrods International Bar (and Nightspot) faces her toughest challenge in Dizzy Worms, the final novel in Michael Holman's acclaimed trilogy set in the African slum of Kireba. Faced with a Health and Safety closure, Charity has a week to appeal and the chances of success seem negligible: elections are imminent, and Kireba is due to become a showcase of President Josiah Nduka's 'slum rehabilitation program', backed by gullible foreign donors.
But before taking on Nduka and the council, she has a promise to keep - to provide a supply of her famous sweet doughballs to a small army of street children, as voracious as they are malodorous... Michael Holman uses his witty satirical pen to brilliant effect in this affectionate portrait of a troubled region, targeting local politicians, western diplomats, foreign donors and journalists, puncturing pretensions and questioning the philosophy of aid.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- The final, brilliant novel in Michael Holman's acclaimed African trilogy
- Wickedly satirical, targeting local politicians, western diplomats and gullible foreign donors
- A warm, affectionate portrait of Kireba's resilient community
- Read another celebrated title from Polygon - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'This wickedly satirical novel is also a serious critique of Africa's troubled state.' Guardian
'Jolly good fun.' Daily Mail
About the Author
Michael Holman was brought up in Zimbabwe. He was Africa editor of the Financial Times from 1984 until 2002; between 1977 and 1984 he was the Financial Times' Africa correspondent, based in Lusaka, Zambia. Michael is a respected freelance journalist and continues to travel extensively in Africa.
Publication Details
Publisher: Polygon (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 15 February 2012
Print Length: 256 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857902245
Format: Ebook
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