The Lucky Bean Tree
Author: Sheila Pike
Format: Large Softcover
Condition: Very Good
R40.00
1 in stock
1 in stock
The Lucky Bean Tree by Sheila Pike
This is a tongue-in-cheek, often hilarious account of the dysfunctional lives of a group of expatriates in fictional Zimbabwe. Stella, the central character, wonders if she is the Scarlett O’Hara of Africa, as she juggles with her various roles as hostess, fashion designer, lover, secret agent and spy. Stella, dumped two years ago by her husband, now lives off her father and her bickering gin-swilling racist, oversexed in-laws. Galloping inflation means extra work at the bridge club, last bastion of the ‘Ancient Britons’, where she falls in love with Dan and life for several months is bliss. Everything starts to go wrong when Dan disappears and her ex-husband, having served a sentence in jail for illicit diamond smuggling, stoned on marijuana, demands to be taken back. She is persuaded to help escaping mercenaries because, as a child she toured the country with her do-gooding mother and knows of back roads to evade the police.
Unfortunately she is witness to the massacre of illicit diamond diggers, and Stella has to get away for a while. Just as she and her father prepare to fly to Britain, on a trip financed by his tennis protégé, Dan reappears. She clings to her lover but her father insists that they leave. There are thrills when the lad wins the Wimbledon Singles but tragedy when her father catches pneumonia and dies – his first trip to his homeland in fifty years. At his funeral Dan is at Stella’s side, as are several of Moses’ sons, who sing Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika in memory of their mentor. Dan offers Stella hope for a brighter future but Nic is pleading for her to return and she feels the pull of Africa. What shall she do? Like Scarlett she says, “I can think about that tomorrow.”
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Description of book condition:
New – Brand new and unread book.
As New – A secondhand book that can easily pass for a new one.
Very Good – Book is in great condition with only a minor blemish here and there.
Good – Book shows visible reading wear but nothing serious.
Fair – Book shows clear and more significant wear, especially on the cover, but is still solid and intact.
Worn – Book shows severe wear and tear while still being intact (commonly known as a “reading copy”). Worn books are still good perfect for a good read, all pages will be intact with none threatening to fall out.
Beskrywing van boeke se toestand:
Nuut – ‘n Nuwe, ongeleesde boek.
Soos Nuut – ‘n Tweedehandse boek wat nog maklik vir ‘n nuwe een kan deurgaan,
Baie Goed – Die boek wys minimale verweer,
Goed – Die boek wys sigbare verweer, maar niks ernstigs nie.
Redelik – Die boek wys duidelike leesverweer, veral op die omslag, maar is steeds stewig en heel.
Verweerd – Die boek wys ernstige verweer, maar is steeds heel en heeltemal leesbaar (ons noem dit ‘n “leeskopie”). Geen bladsye is los nie.
Book Formats
Paperback: Mass market paperback, roughly 180mm x 110mm
Medium Softcover: Larger paperback, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Softcover: also called a “Trade Paperback”, roughly 235mm x 155mm
Medium Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 235mm x 155mm
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The Lucky Bean Tree
R40.00
Author: Sheila Pike
Format: Large Softcover
Condition: Very Good
1 in stock
1 in stock
The Lucky Bean Tree by Sheila Pike
This is a tongue-in-cheek, often hilarious account of the dysfunctional lives of a group of expatriates in fictional Zimbabwe. Stella, the central character, wonders if she is the Scarlett O’Hara of Africa, as she juggles with her various roles as hostess, fashion designer, lover, secret agent and spy. Stella, dumped two years ago by her husband, now lives off her father and her bickering gin-swilling racist, oversexed in-laws. Galloping inflation means extra work at the bridge club, last bastion of the ‘Ancient Britons’, where she falls in love with Dan and life for several months is bliss. Everything starts to go wrong when Dan disappears and her ex-husband, having served a sentence in jail for illicit diamond smuggling, stoned on marijuana, demands to be taken back. She is persuaded to help escaping mercenaries because, as a child she toured the country with her do-gooding mother and knows of back roads to evade the police.
Unfortunately she is witness to the massacre of illicit diamond diggers, and Stella has to get away for a while. Just as she and her father prepare to fly to Britain, on a trip financed by his tennis protégé, Dan reappears. She clings to her lover but her father insists that they leave. There are thrills when the lad wins the Wimbledon Singles but tragedy when her father catches pneumonia and dies – his first trip to his homeland in fifty years. At his funeral Dan is at Stella’s side, as are several of Moses’ sons, who sing Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika in memory of their mentor. Dan offers Stella hope for a brighter future but Nic is pleading for her to return and she feels the pull of Africa. What shall she do? Like Scarlett she says, “I can think about that tomorrow.”
Delivery Options
Build a Bundle
To save on shipping you can buy books and when you are ready, you pay for the shipping and we send all your books at once.
Paxi (Pep to Pep)
Standard Bag R60: delivery within 7 – 9 days to a Pep near you.
Pudo (Locker to Locker)
We will send your package to the nearest locker of your choice.
Aramex (Store to Door Courier)
Convenient delivery to your door.
Collection
Collect your package from our address in Potchefstroom.
Description of book condition:
Description of book condition:
New – Brand new and unread book.
As New – A secondhand book that can easily pass for a new one.
Very Good – Book is in great condition with only a minor blemish here and there.
Good – Book shows visible reading wear but nothing serious.
Fair – Book shows clear and more significant wear, especially on the cover, but is still solid and intact.
Worn – Book shows severe wear and tear while still being intact (commonly known as a “reading copy”). Worn books are still good perfect for a good read, all pages will be intact with none threatening to fall out.
Beskrywing van boeke se toestand:
Nuut – ‘n Nuwe, ongeleesde boek.
Soos Nuut – ‘n Tweedehandse boek wat nog maklik vir ‘n nuwe een kan deurgaan,
Baie Goed – Die boek wys minimale verweer,
Goed – Die boek wys sigbare verweer, maar niks ernstigs nie.
Redelik – Die boek wys duidelike leesverweer, veral op die omslag, maar is steeds stewig en heel.
Verweerd – Die boek wys ernstige verweer, maar is steeds heel en heeltemal leesbaar (ons noem dit ‘n “leeskopie”). Geen bladsye is los nie.
Book Formats
Paperback: Mass market paperback, roughly 180mm x 110mm
Medium Softcover: Larger paperback, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Softcover: also called a “Trade Paperback”, roughly 235mm x 155mm
Medium Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 200mm x 130mm
Large Hardcover: Hardcover book, roughly 235mm x 155mm