Used paperback in good condition. Both cover and pages in acceptable condition. Pages showing discolouration appropriate for the book's age. 544 pages. Published by Pan Books, 1981. ISBN 0330264125.

Dr Robyn Ballantyne, daughter of a famous missionary and explorer, returns on a joint expedition with her brother Zouga, to southern Africa the land of her birth, fired with the desire to bring the Africans medicine, Christianity and an end to the slave trade, still flourishing in 1860.

Dr Robyn Ballantyne has always worked hard for what she wants. Coming home to Africa after twenty years, she fears there are only three men who may still stand in her way:

THE BROTHER

Zouga is the only family she's known for much of her life. Yet she and the celebrated soldier will never quite see eye to eye . . .

THE CAPTAIN

Codrington, ambitious British naval officer, wants to give her a perfect life. Could she ever be tamed enough to fit his idea of perfection?

THE TRADER

Mungo St John, the notorious American merchant, repels her with his slave trading. But Robyn cannot forget what once passed between them.

As her adventures begin, Robyn must make decisions that will shape the future for all of them.

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