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Blood Lily [Kindle Edition]

Mason Cranswick
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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'War, politics and tragedy test the foundations of a lifelong friendship ... a thrilling story of loyalty and betrayal, forged in the heat of a war in which there would ultimately be no winners" - Bruce Dennill, The Citizen "the real strength of this compelling story lies in its hope that good will eventually derive from the chaos that predominates in this country at present. It is a hope we all share" - General John Hickman (former Commander Rhodesian Army) "I could not stop reading this in-depth story; it was fascinating to read of those incredible incidents that actually happened. Blood Lily sends a clear message to all people on this continent that we should not allow our leaders to dictate and feed propaganda to the masses. " - Ray Mordt (former Springbok and Rhodesian winger) "The excitement level maintained throughout the book means it is an equally good read for those who have no connection to Zimbabwe." -- The South African newspaper "I personally enjoyed Cranswick's Literary style and his underlying compassion, in the midst of graphic descriptions of battle, torture and death." -- Richard R. Blake, Reader Views "Riveting read, a novel that you just can't put down. A sad, emotive, but ultimately uplifting and informative account of the bloody Rhodesian war. A must read!" -- George Walmsley

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Scott is facing bankruptcy amid the turmoil that grips the financial markets of 2008. He is saved when money is transferred to his account from an unexpected source. We flash back to war-torn 1970s' Rhodesia where Scott is growing up as a privileged white boy alongside his best friend, Simba, a black boy, on his parents' farm ... A sweeping tale of naivety, treachery, war and genocide, of love and friendship... and ultimately of hope and regeneration.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 425 KB
  • Print Length: 284 pages
  • Publisher: 30° South Publishers (Pty) Ltd. (25 April 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B003KGBH30
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #33,756 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Earth abideth for ever... 15 May 2010
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The fictional relationship at the core of Cranswick's "Blood Lily" is between two boys born in Rhodesia, one the son of a white farmer and the other that of a black domestic worker on the same farm. For those of us that had our formative years in Southern Africa, this relationship and how it evolves as part of, and in response to the great pressures of the time, makes for a compelling and evocative story. The two boys grow up together as best of friends, with the black servant and her son regarded as part of the wider family circle on the white man's farm. But therein lies the problem in this relationship and the wider society of Rhodesia, as such a paternal outlook fails to provide the basis for true equality and shared aspiration for all the country's people. Cranswick's story takes us through the years of civil war in Rhodesia into the tragedy of life today in Zimbabwe, and there is plenty of excitment and drama to keep one engaged, in what is ultimately a story of betrayal, redemption and Africa's endurance despite the folly of man. Hence the opening dedication in the book, "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the Earth abideth for ever... (Ecclesiastes 1.4)".
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5.0 out of 5 stars blood lily 7 May 2010
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This is an outstanding novel. I literally couldn't put the book down and read it cover to cover in two days! Beautifully and sensitively written, an incredible story of friendship, through loyalty, betrayal and revenge. Very unexpected twists kept me riveted and some of the raids & fighting scenes were so exciting that I literally felt my heart racing! It crosses continents and decades and educated me about an era in African history that I confess I knew very little about. I cannot recommend this novel enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Blood Lily 19 May 2010
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Cranswick's fast moving novel is gripping and passionate. He brilliantly describes a nation of wonderful people, with great courage, enduring decades of turmoil.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tugs on the heart strings
Understandable to all those that loved and lost this country. The author has captured the political confusion that still surrounds Zimbabwe today.
Published 4 months ago by SarahV
5.0 out of 5 stars Home Truths
Have been brought up in God country (Rhodesia) it was wonderful to remember so many places and although there were good and bad times the book brings it altogether . Read more
Published 5 months ago by Scotty
5.0 out of 5 stars Blood Lily
Bloob Lily is an extremely well written book and very clearly describes life during the war. I would recommend this book even to those with little or no knowledge of the country... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Flambette
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic, yet tragid African memoir
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it with both laughter and tears. As a younger Zimbabwean it was educational to read about pre - Zimbabwean war experiences, and of course... Read more
Published 18 months ago by weezsa
5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting read, fast moving and very real!!
This is a story based in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe in the 1970's through to the current day. Mason has managed to build into the story the reality of what happened in the bush war. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2011 by M. Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating insight into a forgotten war...
This is a fascinating and enjoyable book. The author reminds us of long forgotten news events from the struggle in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe, weaving a personal story through the... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2010 by John L. Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Urgent and Personal
A fast paced adventure story that weaves the story of young people growing up in Rhodesia under UDI into some of the key events of the era. Read more
Published on 18 July 2010 by Rachel Smith
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