"Few people realize how far the borders and even the names of many African countries are the result of mostly European 19th century attempts to establish empires in what they then called the "dark" continent. John Halkin's novel "KENYA" tells a gripping story of how British engineer John Andrewes arrives in east Africa to build a railway from the coast to the unknown interior. Facing the dangers with him is his wife Hester and after many difficulties they come to respect this new country and its peoples." --provided by Goodreads.