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Tagati
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026022825
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Tagati is a gripping narrative set in the expansive and often unforgiving landscape of colonial Rhodesia. The novel delves into the lives of European expatriates as they grapple with the isolation of the African veld and the intricate social dynamics of their small communities. The story weaves a web of romance and mystery, centered on the secrets that the characters attempt to hide from both their peers and themselves.
The title Tagati-a term referring to witchcraft or magic-underscores the sense of foreboding and the influence of local lore that haunts the periphery of the settlers' lives. Cynthia Stockley's vivid prose captures the raw beauty of the wilderness while exploring the psychological toll of colonial existence. Tagati remains a significant example of early 20th-century colonial fiction, offering readers an evocative glimpse into a bygone era defined by its harsh environments and intense human dramas.
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