Secrets of the Safari
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Last published Fri, May 3, 2024
Zara is a maid trapped in a gilded cage, the luxurious Mpala Lodge, where opulent facades mask a sinister trade in human lives. When she witnesses a secret exchange, Zara becomes both a target and a woman with a dangerous opportunity. Can she outmanoeuvre ruthless predators and escape Mpala with the knowledge to bring down the corrupt empire, or will her desperate bid for freedom lead to her downfall
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