This book was a gift from a friend that took me far too long to get to but I’m so glad that I finally moved it to the top of my reading pile. This “fictional” story based on the true life of Beryl Markham is a compelling read because Beryl, herself, is a fascinating character who seems to have been born about 100 years too soon and who never stops struggling against what society expects her to do. In 1904, when Beryl is only a […]
Scandal Magnet, Pioneering Aviatrix, and Maverick – Beryl Markham
A beryl is a precious stone. It is rough until cut and polished when its beauty turns it into an aquamarine, or an emerald or the flawless golden heliodor. A beryl is rare and coveted. Beryl Markham was a wild thing created by Africa. She walked like a leopard and lived life with no boundaries. She was a maverick. A pioneer. Which during the early part of the twentieth century was a rare and golden thing. The wikipedia entry on her is dry and lifeless but the historical fiction, […]