Kerina is under attack and partly occupied by its ancient enemies, its king is inept, the army is in disarray, and disunity is growing. Can two shepherd boys eventually save the nation? This dark and... More > epic tale is loosely based on the Biblical story of the relationship between David and Joab. It traces the intertwined lives of Jina and Sharma who, driven by determination, bravery and patriotism, lead their nation from dereliction to greatness. But Sharma has one fatal flaw...< Less
In pre-colonial Namibia, Cornelia was a companion and niece of the Oorlam-Nama captain, Jan Jonker Afrikaner. Cornelia joined her uncle’s men on commando in their territorial battles in... More > Namibia (Damaraland and Namaland) during the 1860s. Her relationship with the young British trader, James Neave, was cut short when she died during an attack on Windhoek. One and a quarter centuries later, the ghost of Cornelia reveals herself to her relative, Julienne van Wyk, and from there onwards the events of the novel, which are set in the Namibian independence period of 1989 and include the growing relationship between Julienne and Simon, are partly guided by Cornelia.< Less
Rivals at school and rivals in love, Kerem and Nozam take opposing paths during the war of liberation that ignites their country. When Kerem returns from exile, Sanomi, the love of his youth, leaves... More > Nozam for Kerem and together they witness Nozam's disintegration and the betrayal of a nation’s dreams.< Less
How many times in a month would you expect the average married couple to have sex? How about once every day for three months? That's exceptional! Once every day for a year? Impossible, you say? Now,... More > how about a couple who have been married for 44 years having sex on average at least once every day during that period? Barry and Monica did just that, and this is the story of their relationship.< Less
'Dangerous Journey' tells of Marie's encounter with breast cancer. It reflects on her experiences in the hope that this book will encourage and support others who walk the same path, together with... More > their families and friends.< Less
'Around Rakaposhi' is the story of three years living in Pakistan, mostly in the remote Northern Areas (which could be called 'Pakistani Kashmir') which encompass the western Himalaya and Karakoram... More > regions. The book recounts incidents and insights from daily life, religion, travel, insurrection, and culture in regions that are difficult to access and which are visited by comparatively few outsiders.< Less
Born in Society after the War of Restitution, Simora undertakes a voyage of investigation into the faceless forces that control him -- to the Southland, to a love affair with 'barbarian' Mary, and to... More > the Colony gulag. Finally, in the Settlement of the Guardians, he discovers why his mother disappeared. But will he ever be re-united with Mary? And other questions remain unanswered as well ...< Less
With the Dornites defeated and Gandonda avenged, Keirine seems safe at last. But Sharma, pillar of the kingdom, can't handle his desire for women. Now even Jina, stalwart of the struggle and recently... More > returned from the Endless Ocean, has sent his belt to Sharma. This time it hasn't been returned. Soon, at last, he will be re-united with Dana.
(There are suggestions for book club discussion.)
FROM THE BOOK: 'We got back to our camp just before sunrise, went through a debriefing session, and then collapsed onto our cots. However, in spite of being exhausted, at first I couldn't go to sleep. My mind was full of images of the slaughter outside the gates of Asjolorm. Then, when I did drop off to sleep, I dreamed about Dana. I dreamed that she was lying with me on the hillside near Koraina where we watched the clouds drifting across the sky. The dream was so vivid that I could hear Dana's voice saying that the clouds asked the questions.'< Less
About Aichje Books
Aichje Books, which is owned and managed by author Brian H Jones, publishes in Goulburn, NSW, Australia. Goulburn is an historical country town close to Canberra, the nation's capital. Aichje Books was established early in 2010 and began by publishing books by Brian and his wife, Marie. Recently, on request and to spread its wings, Aichje Books published 'Sixteen Thousand and One Nights' by Sydney author, Barry Norman.
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