Pink Gods And Blue Demons (1920) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166967246)

Pink Gods and Blue Demons is a novel written by Cynthia Stockley and first published in 1920. The book is set in South Africa during the Boer War and follows the story of a young British woman named Rachel Minchin. Rachel is sent to South Africa by her father to marry a wealthy man named George Lacy, but she falls in love with a Boer named Willem van der Merwe.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of the war. Rachel is torn between her love for Willem and her loyalty to her own people. The title of the book refers to the opposing sides of the conflict, with the Boers represented by the blue demons and the British by the pink gods.The book received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its depiction of the war and others criticizing its romantic plot. However, it remains a notable work of South African literature and provides an insight into the complex social and political dynamics of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Cynthia Stockley
ISBN-10: 1166967247
ISBN-13: 9781166967246
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 190
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d