2 books by Stuart Cloete - The Curve and the Tusk / The Fiercest Heart

The Curve and the Tusk
The Fiercest Heart

Two x small paperbacks by Stuart Cloete

Both in good condition despite some page discolouration due to light exposure 

The Curve and the Tusk is a mystical and dramatic tale set deep in the Mozambican jungle, where tribal customs clash with colonial influence. Stuart Cloete weaves a story around two loversprimitive, passionate, and huntedwho flee both hostile white settlers and superstitious villagers. Their journey unfolds in a landscape haunted by rogue elephants, particularly two ancient bulls bent on vengeance. Through the eyes of a Portuguese hunter and a legendary British adventurer, Cloete explores myth, nature, and the primal forces that shape human destiny. The novel is rich in atmosphere, blending philosophical depth with raw wilderness and spiritual tension.

The Fiercest Heart is a sweeping historical epic set in 1830s South Africa, chronicling the perilous journey of Boer trekkers seeking freedom from British rule. Leaving behind their farms, they venture into uncharted territory, facing Zulu attacks, natural disasters, and betrayal. Central to the story is Cina, a spirited orphan raised by her formidable aunt and wise grandfather, who discovers her strength and womanhood amid the chaos. Stuart Cloete captures the grit and grandeur of the Great Trek, painting a vivid portrait of resilience, identity, and the fierce longing for a homeland.