Giles Foden

In 1899 Boer forces have surrounded Ladysmith. British soldiers and townsfolk dig themselves in to wait for rescue, but the relief column can't break through! In this novel the drama and action of the three month siege are brought alive. Some violent scenes and explicit sexual content.

In 1998, Nick, a marine biologist, is working on a project off Zanzibar. On a trip to Tanzania he meets Miranda, an employee of the American Embassy. Their paradise is shattered when al-Qaida terrorists blow up the Embassy. With CIA agent Jack Quiller, Nick and Miranda attempt to catch the terrorists.