"The Man Who Did the Right Thing: A Romance" by Sir Harry Johnston is a story set in the late 1800s; it explores love, what we owe to others, and how complicated it can be to be a missionary. We meet Lucy Josling and John Baines, who are getting ready to marry, but there's a catch: John is about to head off to Africa to be a missionary. Lucy is torn because she wants her own excitement, but she also feels tied to her life in England. Right away, there's worry about John leaving for Africa; as he gives his goodbye speech, Lucy is proud but also scared. Their relationship isn't easy because John's mother doesn't approve, and regular village life feels boring. Lucy struggles with what she wants for her future and what it means to be a wife and help with missionary work. The beginning mixes polite observations about society with the excitement of what's to come, hinting at Lucy's journey to figure out who she is and the challenges they might face as they chase their faith and happiness.
The Man Who Did the Right Thing: A Romance
By Harry Johnston
As a young couple prepares for marriage, their future together hangs in the balance when one is called to distant lands, forcing the other to choose between love and a life of adventure.
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2014-04-21
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About the AuthorSir Henry Hamilton Johnston was a British explorer, botanist, artist, colonial administrator, and linguist who travelled widely across Africa to speak some of the languages spoken by people on that continent. He published 40 books on subjects related to the continent of Africa and was one of the key players in the Scramble for Africa that occurred at the end of the 19th century.
Sir Henry Hamilton Johnston was a British explorer, botanist, artist, colonial administrator, and linguist who travelled widely across Africa to speak some of the languages spoken by people on that continent. He published 40 books on subjects related to the continent of Africa and was one of the key players in the Scramble for Africa that occurred at the end of the 19th century.
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