Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness

In this compelling follow-up to her acclaimed memoir, Alexandra Fuller explores her parents' childhoods and their lives amid Africa's turbulent history, weaving together stories of her mother's upbringing on the Scottish Isle of Skye and in Kenya, her father's English childhood, and her own experiences during civil war. The narrative highlights the contrasting and complex backgrounds that have shaped Fuller’s family, capturing her mother Nicola’s distinctive voice and worldview. Richly layered and vividly rendered, the book offers a vivid glimpse into a life intertwined with Africa's beauty and conflict.