The Stockley, Cynthia 1883-1936 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Claw" by Cynthia Stockley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to follow the journey of a young woman, Deirdre Saurin, who embarks on an adventurous trek through Africa, filled with physical discomforts, unexpected dangers, and a mysterious connection to a man from her past. As she traverses the African landscape, she grapples with her feelings for this enigmatic figure and the allure of the wild land surrounding her. The opening of the novel introduces us to Deirdre as she travels in a post-cart drawn by mules across the rugged terrain of Bechuanaland. Throughout this journey, Deirdre finds herself reflecting on her past and the conflicting emotions stirred by her adventure into the formidable and beautiful wilderness. The tension escalates when her driver reveals that they cannot cross the river due to its fullness, leaving her vulnerable in the darkness among potential predators, including lions. As the night unfolds, she experiences both terror and an unexpected connection with an old acquaintance, setting the stage for a tale rich with adventure, danger, and budding romance against the backdrop of Africa's captivating landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Claw_(novel) Release date is 2011-08-29 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified South Africa -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37257 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37257 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133841.0 37257