Patricia Howard
Namuli, the heroine of this novel, battles her way from
an isolated village to international recognition. She meets
diff erent obstacles, varied prejudices and the enigmas of her
own uncertainty as a student, a professional and mother. She
also has a great love story. Her character is based on a real life
Ugandan and her story gives readers a vivid picture of the
century from the 1950s to the 70s.