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    Birds of the Nile: An Egyptian Adventure
    Birds of the Nile: An Egyptian Adventure
    Birds of the Nile: An Egyptian Adventure
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    Birds of the Nile: An Egyptian Adventure

    By N. E. David

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    When Michael Blake takes early retirement from the British Embassy in Cairo, he books a long–awaited birding trip. But halfway up the Nile he meets Lee Yong and things begin to change. Their tour guide Reda isn’t all he seems either and when the Egyptian revolution kicks off, Blake finds himself embroiled in a tangled web of love and intrigue. Set against the background of the events of January 2011, Birds of the Nile is a powerful story of loss and self-discovery as three disparate characters, each with their own agenda, seek to come to terms with change. Part political thriller, part love story, Birds of the Nile is N.E.David’s debut novel. Poignantly written, it reminds us of the complex nature of global cultural interaction and how, as individuals, we try to deal with it.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Hunt Publishing
    Release dateNov 7, 2013
    ISBN9781782791577
    Birds of the Nile: An Egyptian Adventure
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    N. E. David

    N.E.David is the pen name of York writer Nick David. His debut novel, Birds of the Nile, was published by Roundfire in 2013.

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      I was originally interested in this novel because of the inclusion of ornithology and the fact that it was set in Egypt. I enjoyed reading this book not only because it included beautiful descriptions of birds and the immersion into Egyptian culture and history, but because it ended up being so much more than that. Micheal Blake has aged out of the British Embassy in Cairo, he loved his job, but is being forced into retirement. Blake decides to focus on his one other love in life, birding; he goes on a cruise down the Nile. While on the cruise, Blake is in for much more than a pleasant birding holiday. His cruise mates make up an interesting cast of characters (who can forget the Biltmore's from Baltimore?) and one of them, a young woman named Lee Young will change Blake's whole mindset.Set during Egypt's political uprising during Mubarek's presidency in 2011, it was interesting for me to learn more about this time from an Egyptian's point of view. Reda's character, a tour guide on the cruise ship, gave me insight into the issues from an insider's point of view. It was also intriguing to watch Blake's changing attitudes toward his country, fellow country men and his change in personality from an observer to an active participant. Blake's relationship with Lee Young was a breath of fresh air, though he does have inklings of romantic feelings for her, their relationship is deeper than that and turns into something much better. This book was received for free in return for an honest review.

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