And Africa called me back

by Esmeralda Lovatelli

“By the age of 8 it was clear to me who I’d marry. By 12, I knew I’d eventually spend my life in Africa and at 15 what house I would buy.” Elsa, having become a young woman, independent and strong-willed, meets once more with a friend of her older Nick. She had met him as a little girl, and when still oblivious to the world, she was filled with innocent love for him from the moment she met his wildly charming gaze. That little girl had waited for him, married him and followed him to Kenya. She found herself where the absence of perfection was granted, and where happiness is found in the little things of everyday life, the admiration of nature and in simplicity. Where there would be no set schemes or routines, but only the freedom to choose how to live your life. In this true story with a spark of fiction, the author presents a heartwarming romance in an evocative and moving story with powerful imagery and sensations that will have the reader experience Africa first hand. There is the growth of a fated love and family along with doubts, obstacles and joys of a life as not only a woman, but a mother that is all in the name of staying true to yourself and seeking authenticity. Elsa fights to leave a more comfortable yet unfulfilling journey, to seek the thrilling unknown of her dream life across the her beloved Africa.

195 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 20, 2023

Reviews

[Connie]

I rounded up. I feel this is a solid 3.75 stars. The descriptions of Kenya were marvelous and took me back to the short times that I was there. The first and last chapters confused me a bit. But overall, I enjoyed the book.

[Esmeralda Lovatelli]

Important updated book release review

After receiving valuable feedback from diligent readers, I've come to realize that the editing and translation of my book fell short of expectations. I extend my sincerest apologies to all readers who were inconvenienced by this oversight. Today marks the release of the revised and corrected version, ensuring a more polished reading experience for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Esmeralda Lovatelli

[Barbara]

This needed better editing. Words are missing in sentences, or incorrect words were used. Characters were not well developed. I felt no convention to the story or to the characters. I wanted to love this book, but I don't.

[Pam Yonge]

keep reading

To me it was written tragically, negatively but I kept looking for bright spots. Anywhere. Any place. Finally found it at the end. Not a favorite but detailed and interesting overall. Especially the language.

[Hulananni]

Needs editing

Lots of editing errors. Whybthecseguecin and out of Paris. Africa calls me daily but this story did not. My heart rests in Africa.

[Sandra L]

Love Kenya.

This book was alright. It just isn’t my preferred genre. I read it because of my love for Africa and particularly Kenya. It didn’t really hold my attention.

[Donna Lampe]

Liked all of it very much except that ridiculous Paris thing. Plenty good enough without that !

[Carol J]

I really wanted and expected to love this book but I found the writing abysmal. If it were a matter of the translator getting it wrong, then that's equally abysmal. I couldn't get into the book at all and hope( sort of) it had to do with the translation. Nothing of interest at all