title: The Pearl of Africa
author: Roberts, Norman
description: A coming of age historical romance set in 1880's east Africa. Abigail, an 18 year old American girl tries to reunite with her missionary brother at Lake Victoria. The only white woman for thousands of miles while struggling with the African way of life, she finds herself strangely attracted to the handsome half-breed trail boss of her caravan. Historically accurate, this romance takes you into the fascinating culture shock of the European powers.