Wildflower An extraordinary life and untimely death in Africa

In the tradition of the bestsellers WHITE MISCHIEF and MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, Mark Seal tells the story of the captivating life and shocking death of world-renowned naturalist Joan Root. From her passion for animals and her storybook love affair, to her hard-fought crusade to save Kenya's beautiful Lake Naivasha, WILDFLOWER is Joan Root's gripping life story, a stunning and moving tale featuring a remarkable modern-day heroine. With a cast of characters as wild, wondrous and unpredictable as Africa itself, WILDFLOWER is a real-life adventure tale set in the world's fast-disappearing wilderness. Rife with personal revelation, intrigue, corruption and murder, readers will remember Joan Root's extraordinary journey long after they turn the last page.