“A vivid portrait of a troubled country.” —The New York Times
Corruption, drug smuggling, rampant human rights abuses—New York journalist Lindsay Cameron finds plenty to report, covering the regime of Nigeria’s President Michael Olumide. But in the aftermath of two probable assassinations, her inquiries attract unwanted government attention. As rebel factions call for free elections, Lindsay races to penetrate the intricate network of corrupt government officials, oil interests, and CIA agents who really run the Nigerian show. Meanwhile, her entanglement with a rare art dealer leads her still deeper into terrain that’s confounding in every respect – from matters of the heart to those of politics and trade. Drawing from Nina Darnton’s own experiences living in Africa during the mid-1970s—including imprisonment in Nigeria with her two small children—An African Affair is an edge-of-your-seat debut thriller in the bestselling tradition of The Constant Gardener and The Last King of Scotland.
An African Affair: A Novel
and over one million other books are available for Amazon Kindle. Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Browse the best books of summer including blockbusters, beach reads, and editors' picks in our Summer Reading Store. |
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Darnton combines real-world events with a fabulous mix of suspense and intrigue . . . the perfect read.”
(-Clive Cussler )“You can't put it down and you can't see what's coming. A thrilling read.”
(-Robin Cook )“An arresting thriller set in one of the world’s most turbulent, least understood countries.”
(-Sara Paretsky )
About the Author
Nina Darnton lived in Africa for five years, two of them in Lagos. She has been a frequent contributor to The New York Times and NPR and a staff writer for Newsweek. She lives with her husband, the novelist John Darnton, in New York.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? |
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
Share your thoughts with other customers
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A Great summer read.
Darnton brings the reader deep into the fabric of 1990's Nigerian Politics and life with a sensitivity rare from an American writer. The novel is not just entertaining and interesting, but I felt like I learned alot as well.
I just saw the author interviewed on NY 1 and she mentioned that she will soon begin writing "A Spanish Affair."
I can't wait.
Darnton brings the reader deep into the fabric of 1990's Nigerian Politics and life with a sensitivity rare from an American writer. The novel is not just entertaining and interesting, but I felt like I learned alot as well.
I just saw the author interviewed on NY 1 and she mentioned that she will soon begin writing "A Spanish Affair."
I can't wait.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An African Affair is a fast-paced tale of danger, politics, journalism, love, poverty, and all manner of corruption. In addition to getting glued to the page by cliff-hangers and switcheroos, the reader learns a lot about West African history, tribal art, espionage and intelligence, and especially about the frenzy that happens among journalists in hot spots. The protagonist, Lindsay, is driven by moral concerns, love, career competition, and an insatiable addiction to taking risks. That's something that propels the story over and over: Pandora, don't open that box...!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Golden Dove
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A wonderful way to take a trip this summer. This is an engaging adventure/mystery/modern relationship tale with episodes you'll recognize from the news, people you may have read about, and places you'd like to learn about. They are all woven into a fast-moving atmospheric tale that makes you feel you are there, and with people you're glad are there with you. Intimately observed and gracefully reported.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting with some Surprises
An African Affair by Nina Darnton is a fictional book taking place in Nigeria. Ms Darnton is a seasoned reporter who found herself in a Nigerian jail after her husband, a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Man of La Book
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is an amazing tale of political intrigue in the tumultuous...
The gentle winds wafting across the Sahara Desert can slowly drift across the Atlantic Ocean only to become full blown hurricanes when they touched land. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. Fowler
4.0 out of 5 stars
Praise for An African Affair
Nina Darton has introduced a smart, sassy character for readers who enjoy adventure mixed with intrigue and romance. Read more
Published 19 months ago by David Lucero
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nancy Drew Lives . . .
"She hurriedly put on cream-colored linen slacks and a green silk top that set off her auburn hair."
So her hair is auburn, not titian. Read more
So her hair is auburn, not titian. Read more
Published 22 months ago by P. Capps
