First published 1996
An American newspaper correspondent arrives at the scene of an environmental catastrophe in Africa. There he encounters a photographer whose talent matches her toughness and allure. What begins as professional proximity in a zone of ecological devastation becomes something deeper and more complicated. The correspondent finds himself drawn into an intense relationship that unfolds against the backdrop of natural disaster and human suffering. As their connection deepens, both must navigate the demands of their dangerous work and their growing feelings for each other. The story explores how love can emerge from the most unlikely circumstances, and how two people dedicated to documenting the world's crises might find something worth protecting in each other. Set against the stark realities of environmental collapse and journalistic duty, their affair becomes a test of whether passion can survive in a world where everything seems to be falling apart.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, africa
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Africa
Period: 21st-century
352 pages · Paperback · Flamingo