{"product_id":"9788412747560","title":"THE GHOSTS OF HAPPY VALLEY","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE GHOSTS OF HAPPY VALLEY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuliet Barnes invites us on a unique journey through the Kenyan highlands, following in the footsteps of the eccentric settlers who brought the Happy Valley myth to life. Blending social history with travel writing, the author reconstructs a world of luxury and excess that culminated in the murder of the Earl of Erroll in 1941. Accompanied by an African guide and the testimonies of former settlers, Barnes locates the mansions and haunts of that hedonistic community, offering a captivating evocation of an unrepeatable era that literature and cinema have turned into legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a personal and well-documented exploration of the colonial Kenya immortalized by Karen Blixen in \u003cem\u003eOut of Africa\u003c\/em\u003e. Juliet Barnes delves into Happy Valley to discover what remains of that community of white expatriates who, between the two world wars, lived a life of luxury and excess. The investigation focuses on Lady Idina Sackville and other fascinating characters, whose lifestyle culminated in the mysterious murder of the Earl of Erroll in 1941, a case that revealed the decadence of a small, privileged society. With the help of a colorful African guide, Solomon, and the memories of former settlers and their employees, Barnes uncovers the remains of a lost world, combining physical travel with an inquiry into historical and personal memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBritish colonialism in East Africa during the 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHedonism and excesses of the expatriate high society in Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMystery and true crime: the 1941 murder of the Earl of Erroll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the survival of colonial myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploratory travel and encounter with ancestral African wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the history of colonialism in Africa, travel narratives with a historical background, and social chronicles of eccentric communities. It will also appeal to those who enjoyed \u003cem\u003eOut of Africa\u003c\/em\u003e and wish to learn about the less idealized side of that era, as well as fans of true mysteries and journalistic investigations with a literary flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and documented vision of colonial Kenya beyond the cinematic myth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA real travel narrative that combines geographical exploration with historical inquiry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect testimonies from former settlers and African employees that give a voice to a vanished era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reconstruction of a famous murder case that marked the end of an age of privilege\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on memory and the persistence of unrepeatable lifestyles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: BARNES, JULIET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La Linea del Horizonte Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: TRAVEL LITERATURE, EXPEDITIONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FUERA DE SI. CONTEMPORANEOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 432\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1140 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuliet Barnes offers a work that transcends the travelogue genre to become a profound historical and personal investigation. Her ability to weave documentary research with on-the-ground lived experience provides a unique perspective on a fascinating episode of British colonialism. The work will be of special interest to those seeking to understand the complexities of that privileged society and the legacy it left on Kenya's collective memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405825827163,"sku":"9788412747560","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841274756.jpg?v=1781832587","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412747560","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}