
Seychelles Idyll
Ronald Austin(Author)
The Conrad Press
Published on 14. September 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-913567-95-8 (ISBN)
Description
'Seychelles Idyll' is an evocative, gripping novella set in a remote part of the British Empire at around the time when colonial rule was coming to an end.
With miniscule resources, those involved in preparing for the handover to independence in the Seychelles had to deal with problems that had arisen from years of neglect, racism, and old-fashioned colonial snobbery. The situation was made more complicated by international powers having an interest in the outcome. In order to assist in turning the Seychelles police into a modern service capable of dealing with the oncoming demands of independence, Ed Morris, a police inspector from London is sent to help. Seen through his eyes the events that take place are complicated, demanding, hilarious,
With miniscule resources, those involved in preparing for the handover to independence in the Seychelles had to deal with problems that had arisen from years of neglect, racism, and old-fashioned colonial snobbery. The situation was made more complicated by international powers having an interest in the outcome. In order to assist in turning the Seychelles police into a modern service capable of dealing with the oncoming demands of independence, Ed Morris, a police inspector from London is sent to help. Seen through his eyes the events that take place are complicated, demanding, hilarious,
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Language
English
Place of publication
Canterbury
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 130 mm
Width: 197 mm
Thickness: 39 mm
Weight
92 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913567-95-8 (9781913567958)
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Person
Ronald Austin was a chief superintendent in London who, during his service, was seconded to the Seychelles and also to the Sultanate of Oman. After leaving the police he created a successful business in the City of London and is now retired in Suffolk where he writes and lives with his family.