Congo Cabbage

by J.M. Brook

Humorous African Adventure September 1999 and the race to find a new diamond mine in the Congo begins. Three 15 carat gemstones are in the hands of Benedict Mbombo, President of the fledgling Democratic Republic of Tumbwa. Arriving at the scene are the experts in diamond exploration – the powerful Africa Corporation – from London and Johannesburg. Worlds collide as the protagonists on all sides struggle with sex, drugs, deception, greed and seemingly insoluble cash-flow problems. It might only be a matter of time before everyone either loses sight of their objectives . . . or their lives.

344 pages, Paperback

First published April 29, 2014

Reviews

[J M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to give this humorous novel five stars since I wrote it myself . . . ! But seriously, I do think the novel is good fun and a good holiday read. I've tried to include at least one joke per page and when the text degenerates into farce, as it does now and again, there are more. For those unfamiliar with diamond exploration in Africa (i.e. everyone), Congo Cabbage is an eye-opener!! Each character has his or her own story woven into the whole and the ending is on a positive note.
The back cover blurb reads as follows,

It’s September 1999 when the hunt for a diamond mine in Central Africa begins. Three 15 carat gemstones are in the hands of Benedict Mbombo, President of the fledgling Democratic Republic of Tumbwa in the Congo. Arriving at the scene are the experts in diamond exploration – the powerful Africa Corporation – from London and Johannesburg.
Worlds collide as the protagonists on all sides struggle with sex, drugs, deception, greed and insoluble financial problems.
Establishment values are lampooned with unrelenting humour from irony to farce. It might only be a matter of time before everyone loses sight of their objectives . . . or their lives . . . .

I've collected some good reviews on Amazon but, so far, very few actual sales . . .

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