Caught in a web of investigation and a high-stakes secret mission, Lily leaves London for Sierra Leone during the volatile period leading up to the nation's independence from Britain (roughly 1950–1961). Under a necessary change of identity, she navigates a world of espionage and moral dilemmas , ultimately discovering a profound love and making promises that will define her remaining years.
by Andrea Golden is a compelling blend of historical fiction, romance, and espionage that takes readers from the bustling halls of Scotland Yard to the diamond mines of 1960s Sierra Leone. Plot Summary Promesas Al Atardecer De Kenema Andrea Golden ...
The story is framed through the eyes of , an elderly woman racing against an Alzheimer's diagnosis to document the most significant secrets of her life. As she writes, we are transported back to her youth as the free-spirited daughter of the Chief Commissioner of Scotland Yard. Caught in a web of investigation and a
: Critics on Babelio praise the evocative atmosphere, noting the stark contrast between the order of London and the "virginal" beauty of Africa during the diamond exploitation era. Plot Summary The story is framed through the
