Name: Sanders of the River
ISBN: 9781479442973

Edgar Wallace

British Commissioner Sanders rules the West African territories in the manner of a strict father, watching over his subjects with a combination of force and indulgence. When Sanders takes a period of leave, his kingdom falls into disarray, until order is restored with the help of the loyal chief Bosambo.

Sanders of the River

Sarah Escorsa

This is the first "non crime novel" by Wallace that I read and it is definitely not PC by today's standards! Still, it is enjoyable and quite humorous. Most of all it gives great insight into the mindset and behaviour of Europeans in Africa at the time. A very good read!