The Uganda Sails Wednesday

Dive into the gripping tale of love, betrayal, and suspense with **The Uganda Sails Wednesday**. Set in 1960, this captivating hardback novel by **Stuart Condie** follows Heather Fontwell, a pregnant woman embarking on a tumultuous journey to Kenya aboard the SS Uganda. As she grapples with her precarious situation, navigating her dual life as a wife and mistress, Heather faces the looming shadows of financial misconduct tied to her husband, William, who manages a tea plantation. This meticulously crafted 336-page narrative immerses you in a complex web of relationships and moral dilemmas, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction and suspenseful novels. With dimensions of 129 x 198 mm, this book is the perfect size to slip into your travel bag or showcase on your bookshelf. As the cruise unfolds, Heather's reliance on the thalidomide tablets provided by the ship’s matron hints at deeper issues while introducing tension with the sinister harbor master, Carruthers. Will Heather's quest for truth and acceptance in Mombasa reveal the dark secrets hidden beneath the waves? Experience this compelling journey and uncover the secrets that lie aboard the SS Uganda. Perfect for readers looking for an engaging blend of mystery and emotional depth, this novel offers a unique exploration of a woman’s fierce determination in the face of overwhelming odds. Explore the beauty and tragedy of **The Uganda Sails Wednesday** and immerse yourself in a narrative that resonates deeply with present-day issues of identity and belonging.

Author: Stuart Condie Publisher: Red Door Press
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 129 x 198 mm
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 21-05-2020

It's 1960, and pregnant with her lover's child, Heather Fontwell makes a plan to visit her husband William at the tea plantation he manages in Kenya. She books passage on the SS Uganda, hoping to convince him that the baby is his. In Kenya, William is distracted by news of financial misconduct at the plantation, something he suspects may be down to Mombasa harbourmaster Carruthers - currently on the SS Uganda making his way back to Kenya... During her journey, Heather meets resistance, travelling as a single woman, particularly from the unpleasant Carruthers. The morning sickness she is hiding leads her to rely more and more on the thaliadomide tablets that the ship matron is handing out like sweets. When events take a tragic turn,William arrives at the port in Mombasa to find no wife and a captain and crew who seem to be hiding the truth...