Local author, amateur historian, bowler, chorister, geographer and tour guide Chris Lake has published his second historical novel, Baiwa. This is a tale of an orphan who rises above adversity, it takes the reader across the globe from South Africa to Scotland and will be of interest to everybody who enjoys an uplifting read with a historical character.The story is similar to Chris Lakes first Novel, Across the Barrier in that it too is woven around a true-life story. It tells how the son of a famous whisky making family befriends a young Zulu 'By the Way' who is freshly orphaned, his home and parents destroyed by cannon fire. 'By the Way' is brought back to camp and a strong bond grows. The two share adventures and life skill experiences, there is a romance for Fergus and a trip to Scotland.
Proceeds of Baiwa will be donated to the iZulu Orphans Society in Empangeni. Chris and Margaret aim to ease somewhat the plight of hungry, lonely children who face the gigantic challenge of being orphaned.
Your purchase of Baiwa will bring some comfort to these children, so head off to 'Oodles' at The Quarry Centre in Hilton, Bookworld at the Cascades Shopping Centre or Lazy Lizard bookshop in Howick.