![]() ![]() Among them are Lettice and Hereward Palmer who arrive with two Pekinese dogs and the story of having left their young son behind in Europe. ![]() Robin continues to have trouble controlling his workers until he is told he should have a headman and Sammy arrives as part of the farm.Įlspeth is soon becoming acquainted with new neighbors who are also arriving with the hope of making farms in the region pay off. One of the men, Njombo, soon emerges as something of a spokesperson and becomes a friend to Elspeth. He finally goes to a chief and promises to pay the chief for any men who will work. ![]() One of the first orders of business is to find workers and Robin is dismayed to discover that the young men of the native tribes of the area have little interest in working, even for pay. Robin does not seem afraid to work and is putting his efforts into making the farm pay. ![]() Though the region is often harsh and unforgiving, Elspeth thrives and dreads the time when she might be force to leave the country, returning to Europe.Įlspeth's father is something of a dreamer and is working the farm now after a series of failed business endeavors. Elspeth is immediately enamored with the land and is caught up with the people she meets and the animals. Elspeth's father, Robin, has already arrived, having purchased the lease for a farm with plans to clear the land and grow coffee beans. Elspeth Huxley, the author, and her mother Tilly arrive in Africa in 1913. ![]()
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