Margaret Monkhouse was born into colonial life in the British Empire. Throughout her childhood she lived in South East and West Africa, observing first- hand the lifestyle of Imperial decline and the devastation of World War 2. Post war, as a newly married woman, she went on to adventures in the Orient, striving to accomplish a full and happy family life despite the tragic deaths of her two daughters. This fascinating book pits hope against tragedy in the now forgotten world of the old British Empire and the fading memories of colonial life.